H-1B Visa Procurement Jobs
Procurement roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers across manufacturing, tech, healthcare, and defense regularly file LCAs for procurement specialists, sourcing managers, and contract analysts. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B visa filing history in procurement.
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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
- Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
- Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity.
- Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
- Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Required Skills/Experience):
- Associate (Level 2): 2 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Associates degree.
- SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with any leadership level.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Project Management experience and skills highly valued.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, process oriented.
- The ideal candidate for this position is someone who understands the importance of relationships – how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain the desired outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Excellent Data Analysis and Problem Solving skill is a plus.
- Financial analysis skills.
- Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials and processes is advantageous.
- Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus.
UNION:
This is a union-represented position.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
PAY & BENEFITS:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 2): $54,550 - $83,650
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $73,050 - $112,000
KANSAS TAX CREDIT:
Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
INTRODUCTION
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
- Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
- Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity.
- Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
- Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Required Skills/Experience):
- Associate (Level 2): 2 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Associates degree.
- SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with any leadership level.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Project Management experience and skills highly valued.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, process oriented.
- The ideal candidate for this position is someone who understands the importance of relationships – how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain the desired outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Excellent Data Analysis and Problem Solving skill is a plus.
- Financial analysis skills.
- Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials and processes is advantageous.
- Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus.
UNION:
This is a union-represented position.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
PAY & BENEFITS:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range - Associate (Level 2): $54,550 - $83,650
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $73,050 - $112,000
KANSAS TAX CREDIT:
Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Procurement
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to procurement duties. A supply chain, operations management, or business degree strengthens your case. A general humanities degree paired with procurement experience alone often draws an RFE.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you know the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Target industries with consistent H-1B filing history
Defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and large tech firms file H-1B petitions for procurement roles far more reliably than small distributors. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history before applying, not after you receive an offer.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET profile for procurement managers and specialists lists the education and knowledge requirements USCIS evaluates. Print and reference it when working with your employer's attorney to build the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Confirm your employer files before the April lottery deadline
H-1B registration opens in March and closes within days. Procurement job searches that stretch into May or June for cap-subject positions mean waiting a full year. Prioritize employers who signal readiness to file in Q1 of the fiscal year.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For procurement roles with contract start dates tied to procurement cycles or fiscal quarters, ask your employer to file Form I-907 alongside the I-129 to avoid a gap in your authorization.
H-1B Visa Procurement: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a procurement job qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, procurement roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or operations. Roles titled procurement specialist, strategic sourcing manager, or contract analyst typically meet the standard. Generalist buying roles that accept any degree regardless of field can be harder to support and may draw an RFE from USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for procurement roles?
Large manufacturers, defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and enterprise technology firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for procurement positions. Smaller distributors and regional suppliers rarely have the infrastructure or legal counsel to manage sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history so you can focus your search on companies that have actually sponsored procurement roles before.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect procurement job offers?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify an LCA with DOL stating your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation, job level, and work location. The OFLC Wage Search sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Level I wages apply to entry-level roles and Level IV to senior positions. Your offer must meet at least the level that matches your actual duties.
Can I switch procurement employers while on H-1B?
Yes, H-1B is employer-specific, but you can change employers through H-1B portability if your new employer files a new I-129 petition before your current status expires. You can start work with the new employer as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, not after approval. Make sure the new role still qualifies as a specialty occupation under the same degree-field standard your original petition used.
What SOC code do employers use when filing H-1B petitions for procurement roles?
Most procurement roles are filed under SOC 11-3061 for Purchasing Managers or SOC 13-1023 for Purchasing Agents. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL apply to your petition. If your duties are misclassified under a lower-wage code, it can create wage compliance issues. Review the O*NET profiles for both codes and confirm your employer's attorney is using the one that accurately reflects your job duties.