H-1B Visa Project Buyer Jobs
Project Buyer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of supply chain management and strategic sourcing, fields where employers increasingly require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application and an I-129 petition to bring qualified international buyers onto their teams.
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- Houston, Texas, United States
Stage
Experienced Level
Time
Full time
Type
Employee
Place
Hybrid
Job Description
At Fugro, Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) ensures the business receives the right goods and services from the right suppliers, at the right cost and time, while managing operational, financial, compliance, and supplier risks. The function’s core supply chain areas are Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Travel.
The Project Buyer plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities and supports end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for assigned projects, mobilizations, client contracts, vessels, and operational campaigns. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers, the Project Buyer ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in line with project scope, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and company governance.
Combining disciplined purchasing with project-focused planning, the Project Buyer proactively identifies long-lead requirements, commercial and supply risks, supplier dependencies, and delivery constraints to help protect project readiness and customer commitments.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment (QHSSE) as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Participate in project kickoff, planning, schedule, and readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain a project procurement plan aligned with project milestones and required-on-site dates.
- Translate approved technical scopes and demand forecasts into sourcing and purchasing actions.
- Identify long-lead items, critical-path requirements, and procurement constraints early.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness, specifications, budget coding, approvals, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate requests for quotation or proposal, commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation, and award recommendations.
- Create, amend, and administer purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and procurement procedures.
- Use approved suppliers and negotiated agreements whenever suitable, while supporting justified new-supplier requirements.
- Serve as the procurement point of contact for assigned project suppliers.
- Confirm supplier acknowledgement of scope, price, terms, delivery dates, documentation, and quality requirements.
- Monitor order status and coordinate expediting with suppliers, Logistics, Operations, and project teams.
- Escalate delivery, quality, capacity, or commercial issues and coordinate recovery actions.
- Track committed procurement spend against project budgets and forecasts.
- Identify and document savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities.
- Support compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, supplier due diligence, contractual terms, and applicable safety and ethical standards.
- Maintain visibility of procurement risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, logistics constraints, supplier performance concerns, and provide timely status, exception, risk, and recovery updates.
- Build effective working relationships with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and support project mobilization, execution, demobilization, and closeout activities.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable sourcing and purchasing records.
- Leverage available inventory across company locations and business units before initiating external purchases, utilizing intercompany transfers where practical to reduce costs, avoid duplicate purchases, and document savings.
Job Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, logistics, operations management, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Have 3 or more years of experience as a Buyer including sourcing, expediting and invoice resolution.
- Experience in ERP, e-procurement, and supplier-management systems.
- Supplier performance, expediting, and issue resolution.
- Cost control, budget tracking, and procurement forecasting. Supply, schedule, logistics, and supplier-risk management.
- Procurement governance, delegated authority, ethics, and audit readiness.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and proficiency with reporting tools.
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise systems, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot used for research, automation, reporting, and process optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 11.
- Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
What’s in it for you?
At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.
We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Fugro USA posting Disclaimer
Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.
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For more information
Ashley Morales
Talent Acquisition Partner
Location
- Houston, Texas, United States
Stage
Experienced Level
Time
Full time
Type
Employee
Place
Hybrid
Job Description
At Fugro, Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) ensures the business receives the right goods and services from the right suppliers, at the right cost and time, while managing operational, financial, compliance, and supplier risks. The function’s core supply chain areas are Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Travel.
The Project Buyer plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities and supports end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for assigned projects, mobilizations, client contracts, vessels, and operational campaigns. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers, the Project Buyer ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in line with project scope, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and company governance.
Combining disciplined purchasing with project-focused planning, the Project Buyer proactively identifies long-lead requirements, commercial and supply risks, supplier dependencies, and delivery constraints to help protect project readiness and customer commitments.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment (QHSSE) as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Participate in project kickoff, planning, schedule, and readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain a project procurement plan aligned with project milestones and required-on-site dates.
- Translate approved technical scopes and demand forecasts into sourcing and purchasing actions.
- Identify long-lead items, critical-path requirements, and procurement constraints early.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness, specifications, budget coding, approvals, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate requests for quotation or proposal, commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation, and award recommendations.
- Create, amend, and administer purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and procurement procedures.
- Use approved suppliers and negotiated agreements whenever suitable, while supporting justified new-supplier requirements.
- Serve as the procurement point of contact for assigned project suppliers.
- Confirm supplier acknowledgement of scope, price, terms, delivery dates, documentation, and quality requirements.
- Monitor order status and coordinate expediting with suppliers, Logistics, Operations, and project teams.
- Escalate delivery, quality, capacity, or commercial issues and coordinate recovery actions.
- Track committed procurement spend against project budgets and forecasts.
- Identify and document savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities.
- Support compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, supplier due diligence, contractual terms, and applicable safety and ethical standards.
- Maintain visibility of procurement risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, logistics constraints, supplier performance concerns, and provide timely status, exception, risk, and recovery updates.
- Build effective working relationships with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and support project mobilization, execution, demobilization, and closeout activities.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable sourcing and purchasing records.
- Leverage available inventory across company locations and business units before initiating external purchases, utilizing intercompany transfers where practical to reduce costs, avoid duplicate purchases, and document savings.
Job Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, logistics, operations management, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Have 3 or more years of experience as a Buyer including sourcing, expediting and invoice resolution.
- Experience in ERP, e-procurement, and supplier-management systems.
- Supplier performance, expediting, and issue resolution.
- Cost control, budget tracking, and procurement forecasting. Supply, schedule, logistics, and supplier-risk management.
- Procurement governance, delegated authority, ethics, and audit readiness.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and proficiency with reporting tools.
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise systems, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot used for research, automation, reporting, and process optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 11.
- Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
What’s in it for you?
At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.
We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Fugro USA posting Disclaimer
Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
For more information
Ashley Morales
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Buyer
Map your degree to procurement credentials
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to project buying duties like vendor negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis. A degree in supply chain management, business administration, or industrial engineering strengthens your specialty occupation case considerably more than a general studies credential.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your specific job zone and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before you receive an offer so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Target manufacturers and large contractors first
Companies with complex multi-tier supply chains, aerospace contractors, automotive OEMs, and industrial manufacturers, run dedicated procurement teams that file H-1B petitions regularly. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in purchasing and supply chain roles.
Confirm the LCA covers your actual worksite
Each office or plant location where you work needs its own certified LCA. If your role involves rotating between supplier sites or company facilities, confirm with the employer that every intended worksite is listed on the petition before USCIS adjudicates the I-129.
Get your O*NET job zone classification documented
Project Buyer roles typically fall under O*NET's Purchasing Agents occupation profile, classified at job zone three or four. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to reference this classification in the I-129 support letter to establish specialty occupation standing with USCIS.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
Project Buyer positions often have defined project start dates tied to contract cycles. If your onboarding is time-sensitive, ask your employer whether premium processing is available for the I-129 petition, which USCIS currently adjudicates within a defined expedited window.
H-1B Visa Project Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Buyer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. Project Buyer roles that require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or engineering and involve contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, or procurement analysis typically qualify. Roles that frame the position as primarily clerical or administrative purchasing work without a degree requirement in a specific field are harder to approve. Employers who sponsor H-1B workers for this title build the job description around degree-level analytical and strategic duties.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a sponsoring employer?
Have a copy of your official degree transcripts and diploma ready, along with an English translation if your credentials are from a non-English-speaking institution. If your degree is not in a directly related field, compile documentation of professional certifications such as CPSM or CPPB and work history that demonstrates equivalency. USCIS accepts a combination of education and experience to establish specialty occupation eligibility.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Project Buyer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on companies that have filed for procurement and supply chain positions before. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability only after an interview process.
Can my H-1B petition cover multiple work locations if the role involves supplier visits?
No. Each primary worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your project buyer duties regularly take you to supplier facilities or alternate company locations, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location before you begin work there. Short-term placements have different rules, but your primary office location must be covered by a certified LCA at the time the I-129 is filed.
How long does H-1B status last for a Project Buyer position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending employment-based green card petition that meets specific age thresholds under applicable immigration law. Your employer's immigration counsel can advise on the timing of green card filing if long-term sponsorship is part of your plan.