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Commodity Buyer jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf, sponsoring your status for up to three years with extensions to six.
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SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Description
SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Commodity Buyer
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Commodity Buyer roles qualify as specialty occupations only when tied to a specific degree field. Make sure your resume and credentials explicitly connect your supply chain, business, or engineering degree to the analytical and negotiation duties of the role.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for Purchasing Agents before you receive an offer, so you can spot underpaying positions early.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filings
Target employers who have already filed LCAs for Commodity Buyer or Purchasing Agent roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role, so you can focus your applications on companies that have done this before.
Confirm your worksite is covered in the LCA
If your Commodity Buyer role involves work at a client facility, distribution center, or secondary location, DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm with your employer before accepting an offer that all work locations are accounted for.
File premium processing for tight start dates
Commodity Buyer hiring timelines often move fast inside procurement cycles. If your employer needs you in a role before a sourcing season or contract deadline, ask them to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
USCIS adjudicators evaluate whether your specific duties match a specialty occupation. Reviewing the O*NET profile for Purchasing Agents and Buyers lets you align your job description language with recognized degree-level duties before your I-129 petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Commodity Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commodity Buyer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a closely related field and involves degree-level duties like strategic sourcing, supplier analysis, or commodity market evaluation. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders typically structure the job description around these analytical functions to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Commodity Buyer roles?
Large manufacturers, aerospace companies, automotive OEMs, and technology hardware firms are consistent sponsors for Commodity Buyer positions because their procurement functions are complex enough to require degree-level expertise. You can browse employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history for this role type on Migrate Mate, which shows companies that have filed LCAs for purchasing and sourcing positions.
How does the LCA process work for Commodity Buyers who travel between sites?
DOL requires a certified LCA for each physical worksite where you'll perform work. If your role involves sourcing trips to supplier facilities, distribution centers, or satellite offices that weren't listed on the original LCA, your employer must file an amended or additional LCA before you work at those locations. Short-term placements under ten consecutive workdays may qualify for a short-term placement exception.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B sponsorship for a Commodity Buyer job?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your previous H-1B status was valid and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the new petition before starting, provided the filing is timely.
What documentation supports a Commodity Buyer H-1B petition?
Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL, your academic transcripts and degree certificates, and a detailed job description demonstrating that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a recognized agency confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree strengthens the petition. USCIS may also request evidence of your previous relevant work in a Request for Evidence.