H-1B1 Chile Visa Procurement Manager Jobs
Procurement Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship don't require a lottery or USCIS petition filing. Chilean nationals apply directly at the consulate under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Employers in supply chain, manufacturing, and technology regularly sponsor this role.
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As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will serve as the bridge between centralized Procurement and the building leadership. You will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities at a site level, including vendor management of 3rd party service providers, purchase order management, and inventory management. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).
Key job responsibilities
- Provide procurement operations support for fulfillment centers, including managing suppliers (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transactions.
- Ensure compliance with organizational KPIs, working with the non-inventory team to measure, control, and benchmark procurement processes.
- Develop expertise in non-inventory items and collaborate with similar buildings to implement best practices.
- Build relationships across the network, ensuring the sharing and implementation of best practices. This includes training teams such as Operations, Loss Prevention, PXT, Transportation, Facilities Management, and Safety on procurement processes.
- Work with internal teams, Finance, and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets and establish methods for measuring savings, value, and category metrics.
- Assist Finance and internal teams in determining budgets and managing blanket POs.
- Monitor supplier performance using tools such as supplier scorecards and Global Audit Tools for 3P suppliers. Collaborate with Category and Global Supplier Management to drive improvements across categories like janitorial, food service, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, water coolers, PPE, and waste management.
- Ensure 3P suppliers comply with site-level contracts and service terms, including SLA response times.
- Track and measure savings performance, developing action plans to meet goals and reduce waste in FC procurement processes. Standardize best practices across the network.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and suppliers to develop innovative procurement solutions that support Operations.
- Implement methods to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with AP, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve vendor payment issues promptly.
- Support Procure-to-Pay execution and local sourcing activities to meet business needs.
- Assist the centralized Procurement team (GPCS) and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) pillars, including ProcOps, Category, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, Reusables, Technology, and PMO.
- Work in a warehouse environment, requiring frequent walking and adaptability to varying temperatures due to open dock doors.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
- This position requires regular travel to assigned site(s); travel distances may exceed 50 miles depending on business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
- Experience with project management
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software
- Experience with cost accounting
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
- Ability to work with ambiguity
- Provide a positive customer experience internally and externally
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, OH, Akron - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will serve as the bridge between centralized Procurement and the building leadership. You will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities at a site level, including vendor management of 3rd party service providers, purchase order management, and inventory management. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).
Key job responsibilities
- Provide procurement operations support for fulfillment centers, including managing suppliers (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transactions.
- Ensure compliance with organizational KPIs, working with the non-inventory team to measure, control, and benchmark procurement processes.
- Develop expertise in non-inventory items and collaborate with similar buildings to implement best practices.
- Build relationships across the network, ensuring the sharing and implementation of best practices. This includes training teams such as Operations, Loss Prevention, PXT, Transportation, Facilities Management, and Safety on procurement processes.
- Work with internal teams, Finance, and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets and establish methods for measuring savings, value, and category metrics.
- Assist Finance and internal teams in determining budgets and managing blanket POs.
- Monitor supplier performance using tools such as supplier scorecards and Global Audit Tools for 3P suppliers. Collaborate with Category and Global Supplier Management to drive improvements across categories like janitorial, food service, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, water coolers, PPE, and waste management.
- Ensure 3P suppliers comply with site-level contracts and service terms, including SLA response times.
- Track and measure savings performance, developing action plans to meet goals and reduce waste in FC procurement processes. Standardize best practices across the network.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and suppliers to develop innovative procurement solutions that support Operations.
- Implement methods to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with AP, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve vendor payment issues promptly.
- Support Procure-to-Pay execution and local sourcing activities to meet business needs.
- Assist the centralized Procurement team (GPCS) and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) pillars, including ProcOps, Category, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, Reusables, Technology, and PMO.
- Work in a warehouse environment, requiring frequent walking and adaptability to varying temperatures due to open dock doors.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
- This position requires regular travel to assigned site(s); travel distances may exceed 50 miles depending on business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
- Experience with project management
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software
- Experience with cost accounting
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
- Ability to work with ambiguity
- Provide a positive customer experience internally and externally
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, OH, Akron - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalents
Chilean university degrees are accepted, but your procurement certifications may need context. Confirm whether your CIPS or local supply chain credentials map to CPSM or CSCP designations that U.S. hiring managers recognize as qualifying specialty occupation experience.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Procurement Manager must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to qualify for H-1B1 visa. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the typical education requirement before targeting roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for procurement and supply chain roles. This shows real sponsorship willingness, not just a checkbox on a job posting.
Prioritize industries with frequent cross-border procurement
Manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and technology firms with Latin American supply chains hire Chilean procurement professionals specifically because of regional expertise. Focusing your search on these sectors increases the likelihood an employer already understands the H-1B1 Chile process.
Confirm the employer will file the LCA before your consulate appointment
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before your visa interview. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no USCIS petition step, but the LCA certification is still a hard prerequisite. Get written confirmation from the employer that DOL filing is underway before scheduling your appointment.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Procurement Manager in the specific metro area where you'll work. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job location before accepting any offer, since the requirement is tied to geography, not a national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business, or engineering. Roles where any general degree satisfies the employer's requirement, regardless of field, can be disqualified. Review the job description carefully and cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the degree specificity before applying.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from the H-1B for Procurement Manager roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and requires no USCIS petition. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, then you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted, so there's no competition for slots the way there is under the H-1B.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for procurement roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship history in procurement and supply chain. This cuts through postings that technically accept applications but have never filed an LCA for the role. Focus on manufacturers, logistics companies, and technology firms with established Latin American supply chains, as these employers most commonly sponsor Chilean nationals for procurement positions.
What documents does a Chilean Procurement Manager need before the consulate interview?
You'll need a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL, your job offer letter specifying salary and duties, proof your role meets specialty occupation standards, and evidence your degree is in a relevant field. If your Chilean degree title doesn't clearly correspond to supply chain or business, having an academic credential evaluation completed before the interview strengthens your application.
Can a Procurement Manager switch employers after arriving in the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the H-1B1 doesn't carry H-1B portability protections. Your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with the DOL, and you'll need to depart the U.S. and apply for a new H-1B1 stamp at the consulate. Planning a job transition well before your current status expires avoids gaps in work authorization.
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