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Procurement Agent jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at manufacturers, logistics firms, and global supply chain companies that need degree-level sourcing professionals. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition to sponsor your three-year status, with a path to extend to six years as your career develops.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 102860
Job Category: Procurement
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
The Senior Procurement Agent is involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of all purchasing packages and relates to the acquisition of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction management. Purchasing interfaces primarily with Engineering and aligns its activities with Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Site Materials Control, Project Controls and Construction.
The Senior Procurement Agent is experienced in the discipline of materials/equipment acquisition including the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials for projects and carries out the “Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of all purchase orders (local and international) in accordance with the project requirements. The Purchasing lead is the owner of the purchasing process from the planning/initiation stage to close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing purchasing procedures and templates/documents to be used on the project
- Responsible for managing the purchasing team towards the following objectives and deliverables
- Performs purchasing activities:
- Preparation of Bidder’s List for approval
- Liaison with Package Coordinator and other project disciplines to obtain and verify Technical bid documents to ensure that specification are compatible commercial documentation to form a cohesive Bid document
- Preparation of Bid documents, advise on contractual terms and conditions and issuing of Invitation to Bid to the approved Bidders
- Manage the bidding process including technical queries from Bidders and issuance of addenda.
- Prepares and issue purchase orders
- Liaises or participates in discussion with the Client to establish General terms and condition suitable for the project
- Facilitate Purchase order kick off meetings and handover to expediting
- Ensure proper control and methodology of contractual change notice to Purchase Order
- Revision, claims and/or back charges in accordance with appropriate terms and conditions
- Ensures proper process of Progress Payment validation process in support to accounting for payment approval
- Manages bonds/guarantees
- Ensures that all purchase orders are closed out in accordance with project specific procedures/requirements
- Performs award and administration of purchase orders in accordance with applicable legislation relating to corporation, taxation, custom duties and importation laws.
General Managerial Duties:
- Provide supervision, training and assistance of team members
- Allocates assignments (packages) and tasks to purchasing agents and purchasing administrators
- Where mandated, participates in Package kick-off meetings (e.g. for major and/or critical equipment packages)
- Conducts regular team meetings to discuss status quo and any issues within the group
- Provides individual support to purchasing agents to resolve major problematic issues (performance, cost, etc.) arising from the vendor’s end
- Liaises with procurement manager to discuss performance appraisals/issues
- Provides updates and reporting to Project Procurement Manager/Materials Manager on procurement performance metrics such as cost, negotiated savings, low cost country sourcing and schedule
- Facilitates communication within project
- Assists the procurement Manager/Materials Manager with resource planning, specifically with regards to staffing purchasing personnel
- Conducts meetings with project team to ensure awards are made in time, when needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Diligent work ethic
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 plus years’ experience in business or technical field
- Business ethics
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 102860
Job Category: Procurement
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
The Senior Procurement Agent is involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of all purchasing packages and relates to the acquisition of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction management. Purchasing interfaces primarily with Engineering and aligns its activities with Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Site Materials Control, Project Controls and Construction.
The Senior Procurement Agent is experienced in the discipline of materials/equipment acquisition including the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials for projects and carries out the “Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of all purchase orders (local and international) in accordance with the project requirements. The Purchasing lead is the owner of the purchasing process from the planning/initiation stage to close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing purchasing procedures and templates/documents to be used on the project
- Responsible for managing the purchasing team towards the following objectives and deliverables
- Performs purchasing activities:
- Preparation of Bidder’s List for approval
- Liaison with Package Coordinator and other project disciplines to obtain and verify Technical bid documents to ensure that specification are compatible commercial documentation to form a cohesive Bid document
- Preparation of Bid documents, advise on contractual terms and conditions and issuing of Invitation to Bid to the approved Bidders
- Manage the bidding process including technical queries from Bidders and issuance of addenda.
- Prepares and issue purchase orders
- Liaises or participates in discussion with the Client to establish General terms and condition suitable for the project
- Facilitate Purchase order kick off meetings and handover to expediting
- Ensure proper control and methodology of contractual change notice to Purchase Order
- Revision, claims and/or back charges in accordance with appropriate terms and conditions
- Ensures proper process of Progress Payment validation process in support to accounting for payment approval
- Manages bonds/guarantees
- Ensures that all purchase orders are closed out in accordance with project specific procedures/requirements
- Performs award and administration of purchase orders in accordance with applicable legislation relating to corporation, taxation, custom duties and importation laws.
General Managerial Duties:
- Provide supervision, training and assistance of team members
- Allocates assignments (packages) and tasks to purchasing agents and purchasing administrators
- Where mandated, participates in Package kick-off meetings (e.g. for major and/or critical equipment packages)
- Conducts regular team meetings to discuss status quo and any issues within the group
- Provides individual support to purchasing agents to resolve major problematic issues (performance, cost, etc.) arising from the vendor’s end
- Liaises with procurement manager to discuss performance appraisals/issues
- Provides updates and reporting to Project Procurement Manager/Materials Manager on procurement performance metrics such as cost, negotiated savings, low cost country sourcing and schedule
- Facilitates communication within project
- Assists the procurement Manager/Materials Manager with resource planning, specifically with regards to staffing purchasing personnel
- Conducts meetings with project team to ensure awards are made in time, when needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Diligent work ethic
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 plus years’ experience in business or technical field
- Business ethics
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Procurement Agent
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Procurement Agent roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to supply chain management, operations research, or business analytics degrees. Document how your coursework directly supports duties like vendor risk analysis or strategic sourcing, not just purchasing administration.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified prevailing wage for Procurement Agents in your target metro area. Your employer's LCA must meet that threshold, so knowing the number before salary discussions prevents offers that USCIS will flag.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for procurement and supply chain roles. Focusing on companies that have sponsored similar titles cuts your outreach time and reduces the risk of pursuing employers unfamiliar with the filing process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Procurement Agent role involves work at a client site or distribution center different from your employer's main address, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for that location. Raise this early so USCIS doesn't flag a worksite mismatch on the I-129.
Prepare your specialty occupation evidence package
Gather your degree transcripts, any professional certifications in supply chain or logistics, and a detailed job description that ties each duty to degree-level knowledge. USCIS Requests for Evidence on procurement roles often challenge whether the position genuinely requires a specific bachelor's field.
Account for premium processing in your timeline
If your start date is firm, ask your employer whether they'll file with premium processing to get a USCIS decision within 15 business days. Standard processing for I-129 petitions can run several months, which matters if you're transitioning from OPT or another status.
H-1B Visa Procurement Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Agent role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the job description has to do real work here. Roles framed around strategic sourcing, vendor risk management, or supply chain analytics and tied to a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or operations research typically qualify. Generalist purchasing or administrative buyer roles that don't require a specific degree field often don't meet the specialty occupation standard, so the employer's framing of duties in the LCA and I-129 is critical.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Agent jobs?
Large manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and global logistics firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for procurement roles because their sourcing functions require degree-level analysis and cross-border supplier management. Browse Migrate Mate to find companies with verified LCA filing history specifically for procurement and supply chain titles, so you're targeting employers that have already committed to sponsoring similar roles.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your degree transcripts, any APICS, ISM, or CPSM certifications, and a resume that clearly maps your education to procurement duties rather than just listing tasks. Employers and their attorneys will need to demonstrate to USCIS that the role requires your specific degree field, so the cleaner your credential-to-duty alignment is documented upfront, the smoother the LCA and I-129 preparation process will be.
How long does H-1B status last for a Procurement Agent?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, and your employer can file an extension to bring you to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires that a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed on your behalf, which some larger employers in procurement and supply chain actively support as part of retention.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Procurement Agent employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite and wage level, and the specialty occupation justification has to hold up independently for the new role and job description.