H-1B Visa Category Analyst Jobs
Category Analyst jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role demands a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, marketing, or a closely related field. Employers in retail, CPG, and healthcare consistently file LCAs for this title, making it a viable path for H-1B holders at both initial petition and extension stages.
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The Category Analyst is responsible for managing assigned procurement categories and related operational programs across the enterprise, with primary responsibility for Fleet and Company Credit Card programs. This role develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, analyzes operational/procurement data, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
The Category Analyst serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Accounting, Safety, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, and Supply Chain. The position is accountable for overseeing tactical fleet operations, administering company purchasing and fuel card programs, ensuring policy compliance, managing supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Fleet Program Management
- Oversee day-to-day fleet operations including vehicle assignments, transfers, maintenance, licensing, registration, titling, fuel programs, accidents, and vehicle disposal activities.
- Collaborate with fleet suppliers, leasing partners, maintenance providers, telematics vendors, and upfitting contractors.
- Coordinate vehicle repair and preventive maintenance programs to maximize fleet uptime and reliability.
- Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.
- Monitor fleet utilization, operating costs, lifecycle performance, and replacement planning.
- Ensure vehicles meet company standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Company Credit Card Program Management
- Administer corporate purchasing card, travel card, and fuel card programs across the organization.
- Manage card issuance, modifications, spending limits, account maintenance, and cardholder support.
- Monitor card activity and spending trends to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and card providers to investigate exceptions, resolve disputes, and improve program effectiveness.
- Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support employee training and communication regarding appropriate card usage and company procedures.
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Category Management
- Develop and/or execute category strategies for Fleet, Company Credit Cards, Fuel Cards, and other assigned spend categories.
- Identify and implement cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation opportunities across assigned categories.
- Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market trends, and benchmarks to support business decisions and category strategies.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service-level agreements, rebates, and supplier performance metrics.
- Develop supplier scorecards and conduct periodic business reviews to ensure supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate total cost of ownership and recommend sourcing solutions that improve operational and financial performance.
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Compliance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a subject matter expert for fleet operations, company card programs, and other assigned categories.
- Support policies, procedures, and controls that reinforce operational efficiency and compliance.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, KPI reviews, cost-savings reports, utilization studies, and supplier performance analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and implement effective sourcing and operational solutions.
- Support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and enterprise-wide procurement objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.
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Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in fleet management, category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related business functions.
- Experience analyzing telematics data, supplier performance, and commercial agreements.
- Experience administering and analyzing operational programs or spend management initiatives preferred.
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, maintenance programs, and transportation-related services.
- Knowledge of purchasing card, credit card, fuel card, or expense management programs.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret large datasets and develop actionable insights.
- Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with fleet management systems, telematics platforms, spend analytics tools, and supplier management technologies.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in fleet operations, logistics, or vehicle maintenance is often preferred.
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide sourcing or cost optimization initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Experience managing rebate programs, supplier incentive programs, or payment-related vendor relationships.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.
Position Summary:
The Category Analyst is responsible for managing assigned procurement categories and related operational programs across the enterprise, with primary responsibility for Fleet and Company Credit Card programs. This role develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, analyzes operational/procurement data, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
The Category Analyst serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Accounting, Safety, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, and Supply Chain. The position is accountable for overseeing tactical fleet operations, administering company purchasing and fuel card programs, ensuring policy compliance, managing supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Fleet Program Management
- Oversee day-to-day fleet operations including vehicle assignments, transfers, maintenance, licensing, registration, titling, fuel programs, accidents, and vehicle disposal activities.
- Collaborate with fleet suppliers, leasing partners, maintenance providers, telematics vendors, and upfitting contractors.
- Coordinate vehicle repair and preventive maintenance programs to maximize fleet uptime and reliability.
- Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.
- Monitor fleet utilization, operating costs, lifecycle performance, and replacement planning.
- Ensure vehicles meet company standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
-
Company Credit Card Program Management
- Administer corporate purchasing card, travel card, and fuel card programs across the organization.
- Manage card issuance, modifications, spending limits, account maintenance, and cardholder support.
- Monitor card activity and spending trends to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and card providers to investigate exceptions, resolve disputes, and improve program effectiveness.
- Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support employee training and communication regarding appropriate card usage and company procedures.
-
Category Management
- Develop and/or execute category strategies for Fleet, Company Credit Cards, Fuel Cards, and other assigned spend categories.
- Identify and implement cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation opportunities across assigned categories.
- Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market trends, and benchmarks to support business decisions and category strategies.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service-level agreements, rebates, and supplier performance metrics.
- Develop supplier scorecards and conduct periodic business reviews to ensure supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate total cost of ownership and recommend sourcing solutions that improve operational and financial performance.
-
Compliance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a subject matter expert for fleet operations, company card programs, and other assigned categories.
- Support policies, procedures, and controls that reinforce operational efficiency and compliance.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, KPI reviews, cost-savings reports, utilization studies, and supplier performance analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and implement effective sourcing and operational solutions.
- Support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and enterprise-wide procurement objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.
-
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in fleet management, category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related business functions.
- Experience analyzing telematics data, supplier performance, and commercial agreements.
- Experience administering and analyzing operational programs or spend management initiatives preferred.
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, maintenance programs, and transportation-related services.
- Knowledge of purchasing card, credit card, fuel card, or expense management programs.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret large datasets and develop actionable insights.
- Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with fleet management systems, telematics platforms, spend analytics tools, and supplier management technologies.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in fleet operations, logistics, or vehicle maintenance is often preferred.
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide sourcing or cost optimization initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Experience managing rebate programs, supplier incentive programs, or payment-related vendor relationships.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Category Analyst
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your degree field must align directly with category management duties. Business administration, marketing, statistics, or supply chain degrees strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the degree-level requirements USCIS will expect your employer to document.
Target CPG and retail LCA filers specifically
Category Analyst roles concentrate in consumer packaged goods, grocery retail, and healthcare distribution. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have certified LCAs under relevant SOC codes in your target metro, then prioritize outreach to those active filers over general job postings.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Category Analyst openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is implied but never confirmed, so you spend your time on companies already familiar with the petition process.
Clarify worksite coverage before accepting an offer
If the role involves vendor or retailer site visits across multiple locations, confirm your employer will file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. A single LCA covers only the location listed; uncovered worksites put your status at risk during a DOL audit.
Align your offer letter to LCA wage obligations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage certified on the LCA for the entire H-1B validity period, including any lulls between category review cycles. Before signing, verify the offered base salary meets or exceeds the wage level your employer certified with DOL.
Plan your extension timeline around project cycles
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can extend to a six-year maximum. File your extension well before expiry rather than waiting for annual planning cycles to close. USCIS premium processing is available if your employer needs a faster adjudication turnaround.
H-1B Visa Category Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Category Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Category Analyst roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business, marketing, statistics, or supply chain management. Your employer documents this requirement in the I-129 petition. The key is that the job description specifies degree-level analytical duties, not just data entry or merchandising support work.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Category Analysts?
Employers in consumer packaged goods, grocery retail, mass merchandise, and healthcare distribution file LCAs for Category Analyst roles most frequently. Large retailers and their supplier partners tend to have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate shows you which specific employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this role type, so you can target your applications accordingly.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Category Analyst offers?
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each SOC code and metro area, and your employer must certify they will pay at least that amount on the LCA. Category Analyst wages vary significantly between markets, so an offer that clears the prevailing wage in one city may not in a higher-cost metro. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific location before evaluating any offer.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move into a senior category management role?
Yes, but a material change in duties, title, or worksite requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition before the change takes effect. Moving from Category Analyst to Senior Category Manager often involves a duty shift significant enough to trigger an amendment. Each new worksite also needs its own certified LCA, so confirm your employer files both documents if your role evolves.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a retail account and eliminates my category?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin work once USCIS receives the petition. Acting quickly is essential since the 60-day period does not reset or extend.