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Category Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, certifying the role meets prevailing wage. Procurement-heavy industries like retail, CPG, and tech sponsor consistently.
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06/19/2026
Location: 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we are poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you are joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.
DaVita’s procurement team also known as PRISM (Procurement, Risk reduction, Innovation, and Supply Management) is on a multi-year journey of transforming our procurement / supply-chain / strategic sourcing process to be the best for our patients and partners and are looking for an innovative Category Manager, Travel Services with Travel Management Company contracting, Airline & Hotel rate negotiation experience to join our team.
Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Travel / Entertainment / Meetings
- Develop and drive category strategy(s) to assess market, supply/demand risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with corporate (Atlas) and field leaders to understand key supplier deliverables develop and implement meaningful service levels, and KPIs to meet objectives.
- Act as primary point of contact for key travel related suppliers (ex, travel mgt company, top used airlines, hotels, and rental car companies); Facilitate and execute supplier meetings and operating reviews; Negotiate and execute necessary agreements.
- Partner with DaVita’s Account Payables team to support travel & expense related administration, training, and systems support (ex, Concur).
- Partner with DaVita’s Event Management (Wisdom) teams to support related categories and programs (e.g., Group Meetings >100 attendees).
- Development of forward-thinking improvements that advance DaVita's ability to optimize our supply management capabilities and bring visibility to supplier performance and opportunities to deliver incremental value across the organization and to our patients, and teammates.
- Monitor metrics, track progress and prepare presentations for senior management.
- Influence and support company initiative as they relate to cost savings, supplier diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
Jet Services
- Responsible for supporting jet services procurement activities for senior leaders and Board members.
- Serve as the point of contact between jet services suppliers and DaVita finance teams.
- Create and execute Purchase Orders and/or other payment needs.
- Resolve travel issues as they arise.
- Manage feedback communication with executives and suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of professional work experience.
- 3+ years of corporate travel experience required.
- Excellent executive presence and ability to interact directly with C-Suite leaders.
- 5+ years of Procurement/Purchasing Experience preferred.
- Schedule flexibility for needs outside normal business hours and accountable for ensuring backup support.
- Experience with vendor relationship management and working with 3rd party providers.
- Keen attention to detail with qualitative and quantitative inputs.
- Highly honed contracting and negotiation skills.
- Experience with travel management systems and technology (eg, Concur).
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred).
- CPSM or similar certification preferred.
WHAT WE’LL PROVIDE:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00/year.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
Posting Date
06/19/2026
Location: 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we are poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you are joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.
DaVita’s procurement team also known as PRISM (Procurement, Risk reduction, Innovation, and Supply Management) is on a multi-year journey of transforming our procurement / supply-chain / strategic sourcing process to be the best for our patients and partners and are looking for an innovative Category Manager, Travel Services with Travel Management Company contracting, Airline & Hotel rate negotiation experience to join our team.
Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Travel / Entertainment / Meetings
- Develop and drive category strategy(s) to assess market, supply/demand risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with corporate (Atlas) and field leaders to understand key supplier deliverables develop and implement meaningful service levels, and KPIs to meet objectives.
- Act as primary point of contact for key travel related suppliers (ex, travel mgt company, top used airlines, hotels, and rental car companies); Facilitate and execute supplier meetings and operating reviews; Negotiate and execute necessary agreements.
- Partner with DaVita’s Account Payables team to support travel & expense related administration, training, and systems support (ex, Concur).
- Partner with DaVita’s Event Management (Wisdom) teams to support related categories and programs (e.g., Group Meetings >100 attendees).
- Development of forward-thinking improvements that advance DaVita's ability to optimize our supply management capabilities and bring visibility to supplier performance and opportunities to deliver incremental value across the organization and to our patients, and teammates.
- Monitor metrics, track progress and prepare presentations for senior management.
- Influence and support company initiative as they relate to cost savings, supplier diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
Jet Services
- Responsible for supporting jet services procurement activities for senior leaders and Board members.
- Serve as the point of contact between jet services suppliers and DaVita finance teams.
- Create and execute Purchase Orders and/or other payment needs.
- Resolve travel issues as they arise.
- Manage feedback communication with executives and suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of professional work experience.
- 3+ years of corporate travel experience required.
- Excellent executive presence and ability to interact directly with C-Suite leaders.
- 5+ years of Procurement/Purchasing Experience preferred.
- Schedule flexibility for needs outside normal business hours and accountable for ensuring backup support.
- Experience with vendor relationship management and working with 3rd party providers.
- Keen attention to detail with qualitative and quantitative inputs.
- Highly honed contracting and negotiation skills.
- Experience with travel management systems and technology (eg, Concur).
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred).
- CPSM or similar certification preferred.
WHAT WE’LL PROVIDE:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-JS3
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00/year.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Category Manager
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Category Management. A supply chain, business, or economics degree strengthens your petition. A general studies degree with no relevant coursework can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts that map your coursework to procurement functions.
Target employers with active LCA history
Search DOL's OFLC public disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs under Category Manager or Procurement Manager job titles. Repeated filings signal an established sponsorship process, not a one-off exception you'd have to educate HR about.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Category Manager openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is unlikely before you invest time in applications or interviews.
Benchmark your offered salary against DOL wage levels
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer so you know the DOL wage floor and can flag underpayment before it delays your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship pathways
Category Manager roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government contractors may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship. If you're open to higher-education or public-sector procurement roles, you can bypass the annual lottery entirely.
Clarify the I-129 timeline before accepting an offer
Ask your employer whether they plan to use premium processing for your I-129 petition. Standard processing can run several months, which affects your start date. Confirming this before signing an offer prevents last-minute status gaps if your OPT or current visa expires.
H-1B Visa Category Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Category Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like supply chain management, business administration, or economics. Roles with vague requirements that accept any degree regardless of field are harder to defend at USCIS. Employers in CPG, retail, and manufacturing typically have well-documented job requirements that satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Which industries hire Category Managers and sponsor H-1B visas most consistently?
Consumer packaged goods, retail, pharmaceutical distribution, and enterprise technology companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Category Manager roles. These industries run large, centralized procurement functions that require specialized degree backgrounds. You can browse verified sponsoring employers filtered by this job title on Migrate Mate without sorting through roles that don't offer sponsorship.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a Category Manager role without the lottery?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, such as a university, affiliated nonprofit, or certain government research entities with procurement needs. Otherwise, your petition enters the annual H-1B cap lottery. If you're already in H-1B status through a prior employer, a transfer to a new Category Manager role does not re-enter the lottery.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Category Manager position?
Your employer should document why the role requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Supporting materials include the job description with degree requirements, an explanation of how your academic background maps to category strategy or vendor negotiation responsibilities, and your transcripts or foreign credential evaluation. O*NET classification for similar procurement roles can also support the specialty occupation argument.
Does changing employers after an H-1B approval affect my Category Manager sponsorship?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability rules if you've been in valid status and the new employer files an I-129 before your current status expires. The new employer files a fresh LCA certifying the prevailing wage for the Category Manager role at the new work location. USCIS does not require re-lottery for cap-subject transfers.