H-1B Visa Acquisition Specialist Jobs
Acquisition Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or contract law. Federal contractors, defense primes, and large procurement teams file LCAs regularly for this occupation, making employer targeting straightforward if you know where to look.
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The purpose of the position is to utilize various recruiting techniques to identify, hire, and onboard external and internal job candidates.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage full-cycle technical recruiting process for assigned teams, which includes determining selection criteria, candidate screening, interviewing, wage negotiation, hiring and onboarding.
- Identify top, technical talent through proactive sourcing and recruiting practices to fill open or anticipated positions.
- Conduct prescreen interviews and evaluation with position candidates according to selection criteria.
- Present prescreened, qualified technical resumes to hiring managers through a clear understanding of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Manage open job requisitions for assigned teams.
- Develop, cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers, acting as a recruiting partner and advisor through the full-cycle, technical recruiting process.
- Contribute to Gentex recruiting efforts by attending early talent career fairs, manufacturing job fairs and community events.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Communicate effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Plans and aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal savvy - relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Ability to build and maintain solid working relationship with others.
- Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
WHAT TO BRING
- Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years technical recruiting experience.
- Familiarity with HR staffing processes and technical/engineering technology.
- An understanding and working knowledge of employment law, applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting, advertising, interviewing, and staffing assessment.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience working in a manufacturing organization.
- A willingness to travel overnight/work outside normal business hours.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The purpose of the position is to utilize various recruiting techniques to identify, hire, and onboard external and internal job candidates.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage full-cycle technical recruiting process for assigned teams, which includes determining selection criteria, candidate screening, interviewing, wage negotiation, hiring and onboarding.
- Identify top, technical talent through proactive sourcing and recruiting practices to fill open or anticipated positions.
- Conduct prescreen interviews and evaluation with position candidates according to selection criteria.
- Present prescreened, qualified technical resumes to hiring managers through a clear understanding of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Manage open job requisitions for assigned teams.
- Develop, cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers, acting as a recruiting partner and advisor through the full-cycle, technical recruiting process.
- Contribute to Gentex recruiting efforts by attending early talent career fairs, manufacturing job fairs and community events.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Communicate effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Plans and aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal savvy - relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Ability to build and maintain solid working relationship with others.
- Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
WHAT TO BRING
- Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years technical recruiting experience.
- Familiarity with HR staffing processes and technical/engineering technology.
- An understanding and working knowledge of employment law, applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting, advertising, interviewing, and staffing assessment.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the Gentex culture and specific position requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience working in a manufacturing organization.
- A willingness to travel overnight/work outside normal business hours.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you’re authorized to work in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Acquisition Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to acquisition work. A supply chain, business administration, or contract management degree is the clearest fit. A general studies or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE before your petition even reaches adjudication.
Target federal contractors with active LCA filings
Defense primes and federal procurement shops file LCAs for Acquisition Specialist roles far more consistently than commercial employers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Acquisition Specialist under SOC code 13-1023 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Confirm the role appears in O*NET as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Purchasing Agents (SOC 13-1023) and confirm the job zone and education requirements match your actual duties. If the posting describes tasks outside that profile, the employer may face a specialty occupation challenge at USCIS.
Ask whether the employer has E-Verify enrollment
Federal contractors working under FAR clauses are required to use E-Verify, which means they already have infrastructure for work-authorization verification. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early signals the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before and understands the compliance side.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before submitting your I-129 to USCIS. Build in at least six to eight weeks before your current status ends to avoid a gap, especially if premium processing is not available for your petition.
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Find Acquisition Specialist JobsAcquisition Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Acquisition Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes procurement and contracting roles more closely than engineering or IT positions. The offer letter and job description must show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, contract law, or business administration. Generalist descriptions that accept any degree weaken the specialty occupation argument and increase RFE risk.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Acquisition Specialist jobs?
Federal contractors and defense primes that operate under FAR and DFARS procurement rules tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing history for this role. Companies like large aerospace, defense, and government services firms maintain dedicated acquisition teams and file LCAs regularly. You can browse employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before sending applications.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Acquisition Specialist positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages for this role under SOC code 13-1023 using four wage levels tied to experience and supervisory responsibility. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage before you receive or negotiate an offer, so you understand the minimum your employer must commit to in the filing.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Acquisition Specialist job at a different employer?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-129 has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Acquisition Specialist roles under SOC 13-1023 are generally treated as the same classification, but the new employer must still file a new LCA and a transfer petition before your start date.
What documents should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers for this role?
Have official transcripts showing a degree in a field directly related to acquisition or procurement, a CV that maps your experience to specific contracting duties such as source selection, FAR compliance, or vendor management, and any relevant certifications such as CPCM or DAWIA credentials. These materials help the employer's immigration counsel build the specialty occupation argument and reduce the likelihood of a USCIS RFE on your petition.
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