H-1B Visa Procurement Engineer Jobs

Procurement Engineer jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with extensions available.

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Open Jobs9+
Work Type89% On-site
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsLockheed Martin

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Senior Engineer, Backend, Procurement
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Senior Engineer, Backend, Procurement
Ramp
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Procurement & Supply Chain
Backend Engineering
Procurement & Purchasing
$204k - $280k/yr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Procurement Engineer
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Procurement Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Remote
Procurement & Supply Chain
Quality Control
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Procurement & Purchasing
Manufacturing Engineering
$94k - $244k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Procurement Engineer
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Procurement Engineer
Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.
Fremont, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Major Equipment Procurement Engineer II
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Major Equipment Procurement Engineer II
4P Consulting Inc.
Baxley, Georgia
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Staff Procurement Engineer
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Staff Procurement Engineer
Kulicke & Soffa
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Engineer

Align your degree to supply chain duties

USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether a specific degree field is normally required for the role. Frame your engineering or supply chain degree as directly tied to the technical procurement duties in your resume and offer letter, not just general management experience.

Verify your SOC code before applying

Procurement Engineers are typically classified under SOC 13-1023 or 17-2112 depending on how duties are weighted. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your target role to confirm the degree requirements align with how your employer will describe the position to USCIS.

Search employers with active LCA filing history

Target companies that have already certified LCAs for procurement or supply chain roles. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B sponsorship history by employer so you can focus your applications on organizations with a documented track record of filing for this occupation.

Request a site-specific LCA for each worksite

If your procurement role involves work at client sites, vendor facilities, or distribution centers, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each location. Confirm this with your HR contact before accepting an offer to avoid authorization gaps when traveling for work.

Get a prevailing wage determination early

Your employer sets your H-1B salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels in your target metro area before negotiating compensation so the offer is structurally approvable from the start.

Prepare technical documentation for RFE risk

Procurement Engineer petitions can draw USCIS scrutiny if duties appear operational rather than technical. Gather project documentation, engineering specs, vendor evaluation reports, or cost-benefit analyses that demonstrate the analytical, degree-level nature of your day-to-day responsibilities.

H-1B Visa Procurement Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Procurement Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, Procurement Engineer roles typically qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers should document the technical and analytical nature of the duties in the job description and offer letter to support the specialty occupation determination.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Engineers?

Large manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, technology hardware companies, and multinational corporations with complex supply chains are among the most active H-1B sponsors for procurement roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for supply chain and engineering occupations on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsorship data drawn from DOL disclosure records.

What happens to my H-1B status if my procurement role shifts to a different worksite?

Each primary worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin work there. If your employer reassigns you to a new facility, client site, or project location not covered by your existing LCA, they must file and receive certification for that location first. Short-term placements have limited exceptions, but ongoing work at an unlisted site is a compliance violation that can affect your status.

How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect Procurement Engineers?

Most private-sector procurement roles are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 slots plus 20,000 for U.S. advanced degree holders. Selection rules have changed recently, so the specific mechanics differ from prior years. Employers at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government research organizations are cap-exempt, which can be a strategic advantage if you're weighing offer timing.

Can I switch procurement employers while on H-1B status?

Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file their own LCA certified for your new worksite and role before submitting the petition to USCIS.