H-1B Visa Procurement Manager Jobs
Procurement Manager 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 filing an LCA must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the standard H-1B cap applies unless your employer is cap-exempt.
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The Procurement & Contracts Coordinator provides operational support to IHDSC with a focus on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects. They provide contract management, taking the lead on finance administration, managing business procedures by liaising with offices across the university (e.g., Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, etc.) on various supplier requests. They ensure that spending on IHDSC sponsored projects complies with university policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines. They train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and changes in policies affecting research, and oversee overall efforts to help the administrative and operational flow of IHDSC's research activities. They will also provide support for pre-award grants management, events, and special projects, and serve as a bridge between the pre-award and post-award teams. This is a fixed-term position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
N/A
Required Experience:
2+ years of business and financial accounting experience.
Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience working in a university setting or non-profit organization; processing agreements in a university setting or non-profit organization; Familiarity with interpreting insurance requirements for suppliers/vendors
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving and workflow management abilities.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures and processes.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of federal, state, University and School fiscal guidelines, requirements and systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
The Procurement & Contracts Coordinator provides operational support to IHDSC with a focus on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects. They provide contract management, taking the lead on finance administration, managing business procedures by liaising with offices across the university (e.g., Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, etc.) on various supplier requests. They ensure that spending on IHDSC sponsored projects complies with university policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines. They train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and changes in policies affecting research, and oversee overall efforts to help the administrative and operational flow of IHDSC's research activities. They will also provide support for pre-award grants management, events, and special projects, and serve as a bridge between the pre-award and post-award teams. This is a fixed-term position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
N/A
Required Experience:
2+ years of business and financial accounting experience.
Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience working in a university setting or non-profit organization; processing agreements in a university setting or non-profit organization; Familiarity with interpreting insurance requirements for suppliers/vendors
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving and workflow management abilities.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures and processes.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of federal, state, University and School fiscal guidelines, requirements and systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Procurement Managers and confirm your job duties align with the degree-required definition. Roles heavy on administrative coordination rather than strategic sourcing analysis face higher RFE risk at USCIS adjudication.
Research LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Procurement Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings, so you target companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this occupation rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Benchmark your salary against prevailing wage tiers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before negotiating an offer. Your offered salary must meet the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code, and a low offer can trigger a DOL compliance issue before your petition even reaches USCIS.
Document strategic scope not just transactional duties
Your resume and employer support letter should emphasize vendor negotiation strategy, category management, and spend analysis over purchase order processing. USCIS scrutinizes Procurement Manager petitions where the described duties resemble a buyer or coordinator role.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT when you receive an offer, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your authorization. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status, since gap in employment authorization before your H-1B takes effect can disrupt onboarding.
Understand cap-gap protection timing with your employer
If your OPT expires between April 1 and October 1 after a timely-filed H-1B petition, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically until October 1. Align your start date and offer letter timing with your employer so procurement project handoffs aren't disrupted during this window.
H-1B Visa Procurement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, operations, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the title. Roles that primarily involve placing purchase orders or processing requisitions without strategic sourcing responsibilities are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Procurement Manager positions?
Manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and large retail and distribution companies file the most H-1B LCAs for Procurement Manager roles because their supply chains are complex enough to justify degree-level expertise. Government contractors and defense suppliers also sponsor regularly. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and see which companies have active LCA filing history for this occupation.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for an H-1B Procurement Manager role?
Most Procurement Manager H-1B petitions are filed at DOL Level II or Level III, reflecting mid-career professionals with several years of category management or strategic sourcing experience. Your employer determines the level based on your specific duties and experience, then certifies an LCA at or above that wage. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city to understand the range before negotiating.
Can my Procurement Manager H-1B petition be denied even if I have a relevant degree?
Yes. USCIS can issue an RFE or denial if the job description doesn't clearly establish that a specific degree in a related field is required, as opposed to any bachelor's degree. Employers should avoid generic language like 'bachelor's degree preferred' in the support letter. A well-drafted petition ties each core duty to the theoretical and practical application of supply chain or business knowledge.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as a Procurement Manager?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Procurement Managers, moving between companies in different industries may require the new employer to justify that the SOC code and specialty occupation basis still apply, especially if the job scope shifts significantly.