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Purchasing Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. Many mid-size manufacturers and enterprise procurement teams file H-1B petitions for these roles each year, making them a practical target for skilled international candidates.
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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$88,000.00 - $121,000.00
Location:
Benicia,CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with company expectations and contractual obligations.
- Oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to support business operations.
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate disruptions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and logistics teams, to forecast purchasing needs and align procurement activities with business objectives.
- Manage inventory levels and purchasing schedules to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
- Review and approve purchase orders, contracts, and procurement-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Track key procurement metrics, prepare reports, and present purchasing performance results to leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing staff to drive team performance and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
- Support budgeting and financial planning by providing purchasing forecasts and cost analyses.
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, invoicing, and service performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; oversees the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship.
Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
Functional Knowledge
Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
Business Expertise
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
Leadership
Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
Problem Solving
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Impact
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Interpersonal Skills
Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$88,000.00 - $121,000.00
Location:
Benicia,CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with company expectations and contractual obligations.
- Oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to support business operations.
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate disruptions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and logistics teams, to forecast purchasing needs and align procurement activities with business objectives.
- Manage inventory levels and purchasing schedules to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
- Review and approve purchase orders, contracts, and procurement-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Track key procurement metrics, prepare reports, and present purchasing performance results to leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing staff to drive team performance and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
- Support budgeting and financial planning by providing purchasing forecasts and cost analyses.
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, invoicing, and service performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; oversees the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship.
Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
Functional Knowledge
Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
Business Expertise
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
Leadership
Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
Problem Solving
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Impact
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Interpersonal Skills
Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Purchasing Assistant
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Purchasing Assistant duties. A supply chain, business, or logistics degree is the strongest fit. A general humanities degree may trigger an RFE, so document any coursework that bridges the gap.
Use OFLC Wage Search before applying
Look up the prevailing wage for Purchasing Assistant roles in your target city before interviews. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL wage level. Knowing the local wage floor helps you evaluate whether an employer's offer is H-1B compliant.
Target manufacturers and distributors first
Large manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies file H-1B petitions for procurement roles more consistently than retail or hospitality employers. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for purchasing and supply chain job titles.
Confirm specialty occupation status early
Not every Purchasing Assistant posting qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask hiring managers whether the role requires a specific degree or accepts any bachelor's. If the job description says 'degree preferred,' push for 'degree required' language before the employer files the LCA.
Align your start date with the H-1B cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1 after a March lottery. If you're graduating in May or December, plan your job search so an offer is secured before the March registration window. Missing the window means waiting a full year.
Check whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, research institutions, and certain nonprofits affiliated with higher education can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Purchasing roles at these organizations can start any time of year, which gives you more flexibility if you need to begin work before October 1.
H-1B Visa Purchasing Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Purchasing Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Purchasing Assistant roles tied to supply chain management, procurement analytics, or vendor contract work are stronger candidates. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted are harder to approve, and the employer's job description language matters significantly.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Purchasing Assistants?
Manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, aerospace firms, and large retail distributors file H-1B petitions for procurement roles with the most regularity. These industries rely on structured procurement processes that align with degree requirements. You can search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for purchasing and supply chain job titles, which removes guesswork from your search.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Purchasing Assistant position if they've never sponsored a visa before?
Yes. Any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition for the first time as long as the role meets specialty occupation requirements and the employer registers with USCIS, obtains a certified LCA from DOL, and demonstrates it can pay the prevailing wage. First-time sponsors often work with immigration counsel to navigate the process, which can extend your timeline by several weeks.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Purchasing Assistant role?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within that 60-day window, you can begin work once the petition is received by USCIS. Acting quickly is essential since the grace period doesn't restart if you change employers again.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B Purchasing Assistant offers?
Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Purchasing Assistant in your work location, determined by the O*NET occupation code and wage level assigned during the LCA process. Wage Level I applies to entry-level duties, while Level II applies to roles with moderate complexity. You can check current wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search tool before evaluating any offer.