H-1B Visa Procurement Associate Jobs
Procurement Associate jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at mid-size and enterprise employers who build sourcing teams around degree-level supply chain work. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when it 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 before your start date.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Nov 10, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98727
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
This position is responsible for executing the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order process and overseeing order fulfillment. The role involves leading Requests For Proposal, negotiating terms, and executing purchase documents. Regular interactions with suppliers are essential, as well as addressing standard supply chain issues. The position also supports team initiatives and assists in data collection for business unit stakeholders.
Job Overview
This role executes the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR to PO) process and helps manage order fulfillment. Employees in this role observe and support negotiations, assist in answering Business Unit (BU) questions, and handle straightforward issues relating to orders and tracking order status. This job completes tasks as directed by higher-level staff and engages in continuous training.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Executes PR to PO processes and manages order fulfillment for material procurements in support of internal business units
- Leads execution of RFPs and negotiations
- Develops and maintains relationships with business units and key suppliers
- Conducts industry analysis and evaluates ongoing supplier performance
- Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management
- Drives down the total cost of ownership, and assists in managing the external spend
- Participates in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning
- Develops new sources of supply
- Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in executing PR to PO processes
- Observes and supports negotiations
- Assists in answering BU questions
- Handles straightforward issues related to orders
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98727
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
This position is responsible for executing the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order process and overseeing order fulfillment. The role involves leading Requests For Proposal, negotiating terms, and executing purchase documents. Regular interactions with suppliers are essential, as well as addressing standard supply chain issues. The position also supports team initiatives and assists in data collection for business unit stakeholders.
Job Overview
This role executes the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR to PO) process and helps manage order fulfillment. Employees in this role observe and support negotiations, assist in answering Business Unit (BU) questions, and handle straightforward issues relating to orders and tracking order status. This job completes tasks as directed by higher-level staff and engages in continuous training.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Executes PR to PO processes and manages order fulfillment for material procurements in support of internal business units
- Leads execution of RFPs and negotiations
- Develops and maintains relationships with business units and key suppliers
- Conducts industry analysis and evaluates ongoing supplier performance
- Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management
- Drives down the total cost of ownership, and assists in managing the external spend
- Participates in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning
- Develops new sources of supply
- Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in executing PR to PO processes
- Observes and supports negotiations
- Assists in answering BU questions
- Handles straightforward issues related to orders
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Associate
Align your degree to procurement duties
USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree directly relates to the role's actual duties. A degree in supply chain management, business administration, or operations research strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree paired with unrelated coursework.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for Procurement Associate roles in your target metro. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing Level I through Level IV ranges helps you negotiate from an informed position.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for procurement and supply chain roles. Companies already running sponsored procurement teams are far more likely to have streamlined internal approval for a new H-1B hire than those sponsoring for the first time.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your role involves rotating between facilities, distribution centers, or client sites, each permanent worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early so the petition covers your actual working locations.
Account for H-1B cap timing in your job search
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so plan your offer and start date timeline carefully. Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date, meaning an offer accepted in spring may not translate to authorized work status until fall of that year.
Build your O*NET profile match into your resume
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge areas for procurement analyst and buyer roles. Structuring your resume around those documented competencies helps employers frame your position as a specialty occupation when writing the USCIS petition and LCA job description.
H-1B Visa Procurement Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It typically qualifies when the employer structures the position around duties that normally require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the role demands theoretical and practical application of a specific body of knowledge, not just general business acumen.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Associate jobs?
Large manufacturers, technology companies, healthcare systems, and retail chains with global supplier networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for procurement roles. These organizations run centralized sourcing teams where degree-level supply chain expertise is a documented requirement. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for procurement and sourcing positions.
How long does H-1B status last for a Procurement Associate?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial petition, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that qualifies you for annual extensions under AC21 provisions.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers or move to a new facility?
Changing employers requires a new H-1B petition before you begin work with the new company. If you transfer to a different permanent worksite, your employer must file a new certified LCA covering that location before you work there. Each worksite's LCA must reflect the prevailing wage for that specific metro area, which may differ from your original certified wage.
Can I work on H-1B as a Procurement Associate while my employer files a green card?
Yes. H-1B allows dual intent, meaning you can maintain nonimmigrant status while your employer pursues a PERM labor certification and I-140 petition on your behalf. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status without abandoning your H-1B work authorization.