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Vendor Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers in tech, retail, and manufacturing regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery make employer selection critical.
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AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$184,000.00 - $306,800.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
Job Title: Director of Technology Vendor Management
Location: Lake Forest / Irvine, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
THE ROLE
The Director of Technology Vendor Management leads strategic sourcing, procurement, software license governance, supplier relationship management, and technology outsourcing initiatives for AVEVA's global R&D organization.
Sitting at the intersection of technical innovation, procurement, software asset management, commercial governance, and legal risk, this role ensures that our developers and technologists have access to best-in-class software, developer tools, cloud environments, AI technologies, and external engineering services while maintaining cost optimization, operational resilience, and compliance.
This role manages long-term supplier relationships, strategic outsourcing partnerships, high-stakes commercial negotiations, technology supply chain risk, third-party compliance (including EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance), and cost optimization across the entire technology ecosystem.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specialized R& D Sourcing
- Lead the procurement lifecycle for specialized R&D assets, including developer tools, testing hardware, developer platforms, cloud services, AI technologies, and external R&D consulting and engineering services.
Strategic Outsourcing & Commercial Leadership
- Lead strategic management of global R&D outsourcing partnerships and technology service providers. Own complex commercial negotiations, including multi-year software, engineering services, cloud, and technology agreements. Drive supplier performance, contractual governance, value realization, risk mitigation, and executive-level partner relationships.
Cost Optimization & Rationalization
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, enterprise license agreements (ELAs), volume discounts, contract renewals, cloud optimization initiatives, and sourcing strategies that maximize business value.
Software Asset Management (SAM)
- Implement and govern software asset management frameworks and tools to monitor software utilization, audit compliance, optimize licensing investments, and prevent over-provisioning.
Commercial & Licensing Governance
- Lead complex commercial negotiations, master service agreements (MSAs), SaaS contracts, OEM/licensing models, cloud commitments, and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize leverage and optimize spend.
Technology Supply Chain Risk & Governance
- Lead enterprise-wide governance of the R&D technology supply chain, spanning third-party software, technology vendors, engineering services, and outsourcing providers.
- Establish robust supplier assurance and risk management practices to ensure cybersecurity, software supply chain integrity, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience throughout the supplier lifecycle.
AI & Emerging Technology Vendor Management
- Lead the sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, contracting, and governance of AI and emerging technology vendors.
- Partner closely with R&D, Legal, Information Security, Corporate Procurement, and Finance to enable rapid technology adoption while maintaining appropriate commercial, security, data privacy, intellectual property, and governance controls.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Establish supplier risk frameworks and third-party software governance processes to ensure compliance with emerging regulations and industry standards, including CRA, SOC 2, software supply chain security requirements, and intellectual property protection.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the strategic bridge between R&D and business functions, partnering closely with Procurement, Legal, Information Security, Finance, Product Development, and executive leadership to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Commercial & Legal Expertise
- Proven track record structuring and negotiating complex enterprise software licenses, cloud commitment models, outsourcing agreements, managed services contracts, OEM/embedding agreements, and strategic technology partnerships.
Outsourcing & Supplier Management Leadership
- Demonstrated experience leading global outsourcing strategies, managing large-scale technology vendor portfolios, and driving measurable business outcomes through supplier performance management and commercial governance.
Technology Supply Chain & Risk Management
- Deep understanding of supplier risk management, third-party software governance, software supply chain security, cybersecurity requirements, operational resilience, and technology vendor assurance frameworks.
AI & Emerging Technology Acumen
- Experience evaluating, procuring, and governing AI, machine learning, and emerging technology solutions.
- Understanding of the commercial, legal, security, data privacy, intellectual property, and compliance considerations associated with AI adoption.
Regulatory Acumen
- Strong understanding of global software compliance standards, open-source licensing (SBOM/SBOA), cybersecurity regulations, and regulatory frameworks such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Leadership & Influence
- Outstanding cross-functional leadership skills with a proven ability to influence technical stakeholders, procurement teams, legal partners, and executive business leaders in a highly matrixed environment.
R& D AT AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
USA BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
HYBRID WORKING
We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
HIRING PROCESS
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
ABOUT AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
INTRODUCTION
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Salary Range:
$184,000.00 - $306,800.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
Job Title: Director of Technology Vendor Management
Location: Lake Forest / Irvine, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
THE ROLE
The Director of Technology Vendor Management leads strategic sourcing, procurement, software license governance, supplier relationship management, and technology outsourcing initiatives for AVEVA's global R&D organization.
Sitting at the intersection of technical innovation, procurement, software asset management, commercial governance, and legal risk, this role ensures that our developers and technologists have access to best-in-class software, developer tools, cloud environments, AI technologies, and external engineering services while maintaining cost optimization, operational resilience, and compliance.
This role manages long-term supplier relationships, strategic outsourcing partnerships, high-stakes commercial negotiations, technology supply chain risk, third-party compliance (including EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance), and cost optimization across the entire technology ecosystem.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specialized R& D Sourcing
- Lead the procurement lifecycle for specialized R&D assets, including developer tools, testing hardware, developer platforms, cloud services, AI technologies, and external R&D consulting and engineering services.
Strategic Outsourcing & Commercial Leadership
- Lead strategic management of global R&D outsourcing partnerships and technology service providers. Own complex commercial negotiations, including multi-year software, engineering services, cloud, and technology agreements. Drive supplier performance, contractual governance, value realization, risk mitigation, and executive-level partner relationships.
Cost Optimization & Rationalization
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, enterprise license agreements (ELAs), volume discounts, contract renewals, cloud optimization initiatives, and sourcing strategies that maximize business value.
Software Asset Management (SAM)
- Implement and govern software asset management frameworks and tools to monitor software utilization, audit compliance, optimize licensing investments, and prevent over-provisioning.
Commercial & Licensing Governance
- Lead complex commercial negotiations, master service agreements (MSAs), SaaS contracts, OEM/licensing models, cloud commitments, and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize leverage and optimize spend.
Technology Supply Chain Risk & Governance
- Lead enterprise-wide governance of the R&D technology supply chain, spanning third-party software, technology vendors, engineering services, and outsourcing providers.
- Establish robust supplier assurance and risk management practices to ensure cybersecurity, software supply chain integrity, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience throughout the supplier lifecycle.
AI & Emerging Technology Vendor Management
- Lead the sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, contracting, and governance of AI and emerging technology vendors.
- Partner closely with R&D, Legal, Information Security, Corporate Procurement, and Finance to enable rapid technology adoption while maintaining appropriate commercial, security, data privacy, intellectual property, and governance controls.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Establish supplier risk frameworks and third-party software governance processes to ensure compliance with emerging regulations and industry standards, including CRA, SOC 2, software supply chain security requirements, and intellectual property protection.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the strategic bridge between R&D and business functions, partnering closely with Procurement, Legal, Information Security, Finance, Product Development, and executive leadership to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Commercial & Legal Expertise
- Proven track record structuring and negotiating complex enterprise software licenses, cloud commitment models, outsourcing agreements, managed services contracts, OEM/embedding agreements, and strategic technology partnerships.
Outsourcing & Supplier Management Leadership
- Demonstrated experience leading global outsourcing strategies, managing large-scale technology vendor portfolios, and driving measurable business outcomes through supplier performance management and commercial governance.
Technology Supply Chain & Risk Management
- Deep understanding of supplier risk management, third-party software governance, software supply chain security, cybersecurity requirements, operational resilience, and technology vendor assurance frameworks.
AI & Emerging Technology Acumen
- Experience evaluating, procuring, and governing AI, machine learning, and emerging technology solutions.
- Understanding of the commercial, legal, security, data privacy, intellectual property, and compliance considerations associated with AI adoption.
Regulatory Acumen
- Strong understanding of global software compliance standards, open-source licensing (SBOM/SBOA), cybersecurity regulations, and regulatory frameworks such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Leadership & Influence
- Outstanding cross-functional leadership skills with a proven ability to influence technical stakeholders, procurement teams, legal partners, and executive business leaders in a highly matrixed environment.
R& D AT AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
USA BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
HYBRID WORKING
We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
HIRING PROCESS
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
ABOUT AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Vendor Manager
Match your degree to the LCA job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports the Vendor Manager role. Supply chain, business administration, or operations management degrees align cleanest. A mismatch between your transcript and the employer's LCA job duties is a common RFE trigger.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Vendor Manager titles specifically. Employers with consistent LCA history for this role are far more likely to have an established H-1B sponsorship process already in place.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt. Vendor Manager roles exist at procurement offices within these organizations, and a cap-exempt filing means your petition gets adjudicated without waiting for an April lottery slot.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. The LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area, and knowing your wage level upfront prevents offers that can't legally support your H-1B petition.
Confirm the specialty occupation classification with O*NET
Vendor Manager maps to multiple SOC codes depending on the employer's industry. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role to confirm the listed education requirements match your credentials before the employer files, since USCIS will use the same profile to evaluate specialty occupation status.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiation
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, leaving you in limbo between jobs. USCIS offers premium processing for a faster decision. Clarify during the offer stage whether the employer will cover this cost, since it's not guaranteed and isn't included in most standard sponsorship packages.
H-1B Visa Vendor Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vendor Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or operations. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so the employer's LCA and job duties documentation needs to establish that a specific degree is an actual requirement, not merely preferred.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Vendor Manager roles?
Technology companies, large retailers, logistics firms, and manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for Vendor Manager titles based on DOL LCA disclosure data. These industries operate complex supplier networks that regularly justify dedicated vendor management headcount at the specialty occupation level. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this category on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Vendor Manager role if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B petition in April for an October 1 start date while you remain authorized on OPT. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30, bridging the gap between your OPT end date and your H-1B start date.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Vendor Manager position?
The employer needs a certified LCA that matches the actual job duties and wage level, a detailed support letter explaining why the role requires a specific degree, and evidence that vendor management at their organization is genuinely a specialty occupation. On your end, official transcripts, any professional certifications in supply chain or procurement, and employment verification letters all support the petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search strategy as a Vendor Manager candidate?
With a 85,000-slot annual cap and significantly more registrations filed each year, selection is not guaranteed. Prioritizing employers that are cap-exempt, have a history of filing multiple H-1B petitions, or are willing to use premium processing narrows your risk. Starting your search early enough to receive and accept an offer before the March registration window is essential to any realistic timeline.