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Purchasing Coordinator jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship typically require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation threshold. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, locking in the prevailing wage before your start date.
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Get Access To All JobsHello, Thank You For Your Interest In Career Opportunities With The University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Please Review The Following Instructions Prior To Submitting Your Job Application
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you, Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID R00055365
Job Category Professional and Technical
Organization Property Control
Location/s: UMMC Medical Tower
Job Title Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator - Property Control
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing, managing, and resolving issues associated with UMMC's reporting of major movable equipment, vehicles, buildings, land, and infrastructure assets. Serves as a lead by providing training and guidance to personnel on federal and state compliance requirements and accounting best practices.
Education And Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in administrative support, records management, or inventory control.
Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Management and organizational skills.
- Computer, verbal and written correspondence skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Responsibilities
- Manages the inventory reporting of UMMC's major movable equipment, vehicles, buildings, land, and infrastructure assets, as required by the Mississippi State Auditor's Office.
- Calculates, reviews, and assigns costs to equipment purchase orders that are submitted to state and federal auditors.
- Analyzes records, reports, and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness; investigates and resolves questionable entries.
- Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, expense, and related correcting entries.
- Assists with the planning, development, implementation, and enhancement of asset management systems. Identifies and prioritizes system requirements and coordinates user training.
- Manages the UMMC equipment inventory database.
- Reviews and approves capital requests for UP, Baston, and Contracts Administration.
- Researches and enters asset-tracking specifications into the enterprise planning system to reconcile purchase orders with invoices and quotations. Reviews purchase orders to ensure information is consistent with vendor quotations, verifies that materials are classified correctly according to Mississippi guidelines, and confirms that purchases are charged to the appropriate accounting unit type. Date-stamps purchase orders and ensures they are released within required timeframes.
- Trains and assists departmental property officers and other personnel on the proper completion of documentation to ensure compliance with state property policies, procedures, and federally sponsored program requirements.
- Reconciles financial statements and fixed-asset records for the UMMC Comptroller's Office.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, constant lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional - up to 20%, frequent - from 21% to 50%, constant - 51% or more)
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No
Pay Class Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift Day
Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date 11/9/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello, Thank You For Your Interest In Career Opportunities With The University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Please Review The Following Instructions Prior To Submitting Your Job Application
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you, Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID R00055365
Job Category Professional and Technical
Organization Property Control
Location/s: UMMC Medical Tower
Job Title Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator - Property Control
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing, managing, and resolving issues associated with UMMC's reporting of major movable equipment, vehicles, buildings, land, and infrastructure assets. Serves as a lead by providing training and guidance to personnel on federal and state compliance requirements and accounting best practices.
Education And Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in administrative support, records management, or inventory control.
Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Management and organizational skills.
- Computer, verbal and written correspondence skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Responsibilities
- Manages the inventory reporting of UMMC's major movable equipment, vehicles, buildings, land, and infrastructure assets, as required by the Mississippi State Auditor's Office.
- Calculates, reviews, and assigns costs to equipment purchase orders that are submitted to state and federal auditors.
- Analyzes records, reports, and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness; investigates and resolves questionable entries.
- Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, expense, and related correcting entries.
- Assists with the planning, development, implementation, and enhancement of asset management systems. Identifies and prioritizes system requirements and coordinates user training.
- Manages the UMMC equipment inventory database.
- Reviews and approves capital requests for UP, Baston, and Contracts Administration.
- Researches and enters asset-tracking specifications into the enterprise planning system to reconcile purchase orders with invoices and quotations. Reviews purchase orders to ensure information is consistent with vendor quotations, verifies that materials are classified correctly according to Mississippi guidelines, and confirms that purchases are charged to the appropriate accounting unit type. Date-stamps purchase orders and ensures they are released within required timeframes.
- Trains and assists departmental property officers and other personnel on the proper completion of documentation to ensure compliance with state property policies, procedures, and federally sponsored program requirements.
- Reconciles financial statements and fixed-asset records for the UMMC Comptroller's Office.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, constant lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional - up to 20%, frequent - from 21% to 50%, constant - 51% or more)
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No
Pay Class Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift Day
Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date 11/9/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Purchasing Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Purchasing Coordinator roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the listed knowledge areas. Supply chain, logistics, business administration, or operations management degrees strengthen the specialty occupation case in your I-129.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the Level I through IV tiers prevents offers that USCIS will flag during adjudication.
Target companies with multi-site procurement structures
Employers managing multiple distribution centers or regional offices regularly sponsor H-1B roles because each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Procurement teams at manufacturers, retailers with distribution networks, and logistics firms file LCAs repeatedly, signaling active sponsorship infrastructure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Purchasing Coordinator openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you apply only to companies that have already navigated the certification process for procurement roles, not just posted generic sponsorship language.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard USCIS adjudication can run several months. Ask your employer to elect premium processing on the I-129 so you receive a decision within 15 business days, keeping your onboarding timeline intact and reducing cap-gap risk if you're transitioning from OPT.
Document vendor management and contract duties precisely
Your offer letter and support letter must describe duties that require degree-level judgment, specifically supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and spend analysis. Vague descriptions like 'placing purchase orders' invite RFEs. Work with your employer's counsel to align duty language with your academic credentials.
H-1B Visa Purchasing Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Purchasing Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A Purchasing Coordinator role qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a directly related field for the specific position. Roles built around clerical order-entry tasks, without degree-level analytical duties, do not meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The job description and support letter must demonstrate that a degree is a minimum requirement, not a preference.
What does the LCA process mean for Purchasing Coordinator roles with multiple worksites?
Every worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves rotating between distribution centers or regional offices, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location before you work there. A single LCA covering only the headquarters address does not authorize work at unlisted sites, and violations can jeopardize your status.
How long does H-1B status last for a Purchasing Coordinator position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, which your employer can extend to a maximum of six years total. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition and meet specific waiting-period thresholds under AC21 portability rules. The six-year cap applies regardless of employment continuity.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Purchasing Coordinator roles?
Manufacturers with global supply chains, pharmaceutical companies, aerospace firms, and large retailers with procurement departments are among the most active sponsors for purchasing and supply chain positions. These employers file LCAs regularly because their procurement functions genuinely require degree-level supply chain or operations expertise. You can browse verified sponsors with documented LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Purchasing Coordinator role is eliminated or restructured?
If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B employer, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. If your role is restructured into duties that no longer meet the specialty occupation definition, your employer should consult USCIS guidance on amended petitions. Material changes in job duties or worksite may require filing an amended I-129 before the change occurs.