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Buyer roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B1 Singapore visa, meaning Singaporean professionals with a business or supply chain degree can secure sponsorship without entering a lottery. The 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing in Singapore typically moves faster than USCIS petition review.
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Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
An NPI (New Product Introduction) Planner bridges the gap between R&D and volume manufacturing. They coordinate material readiness, capacity planning, and build schedules to ensure engineering samples and new products transition to mass production smoothly, on time, and within budget.
A breakdown of key responsibilities spans across several core areas of supply chain and project management:
Material and Supply Chain Management
- Procurement & Kitting: Purchasing and validating the materials, piece parts, and subassemblies needed for R&D and prototype builds.
- Inventory Tracking: Managing raw materials, tracking Work in Progress (WIP), and identifying component shortages to prevent build delays.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicating timelines and delivery requirements to internal and external suppliers, and mitigating vendor constraints.
Planning and Scheduling
- Build Plans: Designing and executing build plans for engineering samples and initial production runs.
- Milestone Tracking: Maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones from the conceptual phase to volume ramp-up.
- Capacity Planning: Assessing manufacturing capacity and mapping out requirements to scale from small batches to mass production.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bridging Teams: Acting as the central hub between R&D, operations, product engineering, and program management to resolve roadblocks.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Providing status updates to sales and management, maintaining KPI dashboards, and escalating timeline risks.
Systems and Process Optimization
- System Management: Utilizing ERP and MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) to maintain accurate planning data, setup routings, and generate work orders.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyzing supply chain data to identify root causes of delays, recommending process improvements, and optimizing NPI workflows.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (BA/BS preferred)
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), MRP modules, Excel, Teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to organize and present detailed information at both strategic and tactical levels
- Solid understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.
- Program Management: the ability to handle all of the above tasks and personnel resources.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner in NPI or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
WHY JOIN ONTO INNOVATION?
At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.
COMPENSATION & GROWTH
- Base Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $84,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
- Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.
Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:
Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.
Important Note on Export Compliance
For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
INTRODUCTION
Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
An NPI (New Product Introduction) Planner bridges the gap between R&D and volume manufacturing. They coordinate material readiness, capacity planning, and build schedules to ensure engineering samples and new products transition to mass production smoothly, on time, and within budget.
A breakdown of key responsibilities spans across several core areas of supply chain and project management:
Material and Supply Chain Management
- Procurement & Kitting: Purchasing and validating the materials, piece parts, and subassemblies needed for R&D and prototype builds.
- Inventory Tracking: Managing raw materials, tracking Work in Progress (WIP), and identifying component shortages to prevent build delays.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicating timelines and delivery requirements to internal and external suppliers, and mitigating vendor constraints.
Planning and Scheduling
- Build Plans: Designing and executing build plans for engineering samples and initial production runs.
- Milestone Tracking: Maintaining project schedules and tracking milestones from the conceptual phase to volume ramp-up.
- Capacity Planning: Assessing manufacturing capacity and mapping out requirements to scale from small batches to mass production.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bridging Teams: Acting as the central hub between R&D, operations, product engineering, and program management to resolve roadblocks.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Providing status updates to sales and management, maintaining KPI dashboards, and escalating timeline risks.
Systems and Process Optimization
- System Management: Utilizing ERP and MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) to maintain accurate planning data, setup routings, and generate work orders.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyzing supply chain data to identify root causes of delays, recommending process improvements, and optimizing NPI workflows.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (BA/BS preferred)
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), MRP modules, Excel, Teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to organize and present detailed information at both strategic and tactical levels
- Solid understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.
- Program Management: the ability to handle all of the above tasks and personnel resources.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner in NPI or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
WHY JOIN ONTO INNOVATION?
At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.
COMPENSATION & GROWTH
- Base Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $84,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
- Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.
Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:
Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.
Important Note on Export Compliance
For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the role. For Buyer positions, degrees in supply chain management, business administration, or economics satisfy this requirement. A general arts degree typically won't without supporting coursework documentation.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter job results by employers with documented H-1B1 Singapore filing history using Migrate Mate. Targeting companies that have sponsored this visa before cuts your research time and avoids employers unfamiliar with the consulate-based process.
Target procurement-heavy industries with established LCA patterns
Retail, manufacturing, and technology hardware companies file the highest volume of Labor Condition Applications for Buyer roles. Employers already managing multi-vendor procurement operations are far more likely to understand H-1B1 visa sponsorship than early-stage companies.
Request your employer confirm LCA filing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm this step is included in the offer timeline, since delays in LCA certification directly push back your start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage level
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for Buyer roles in your work location. Pull the current figures from OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know the floor your employer must meet for a compliant LCA.
Clarify renewal terms before your initial visa expires
H-1B1 visas are issued in one-year increments and don't include automatic renewal. Your employer needs to file a new LCA and you must return to the consulate each time. Build this cycle into your employment planning so there's no gap in your authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Buyer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business, or operations management. Roles where any bachelor's degree suffices, regardless of field, can face scrutiny. The O*NET occupation profile for Purchasing Agents and Buyers confirms the degree requirement, which supports your application at the consulate.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from the H-1B for Buyer roles?
The H-1B visa requires a lottery entry and USCIS petition approval, which can take months and isn't guaranteed. The H-1B1 Singapore skips both: there's no lottery, the 5,400 annual cap has never been exhausted, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore after your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL. For Buyer roles, the practical difference is a faster, more predictable path to a U.S. start date.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visas for Buyer positions?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore filing history, so you're applying to companies that already understand the consulate-based process. Targeting these employers avoids the common situation where a company is willing to hire you but unfamiliar with how the H-1B1 differs from standard H-1B sponsorship.
Can my employer start my H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship while I'm still based in Singapore?
Yes, and that's the standard path. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, receives certification, and then you attend your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. You don't need to be in the U.S. first. The entire process is consulate-based, which means your employer doesn't petition USCIS before you travel.
What happens if my H-1B1 visa expires while I'm still employed in the same Buyer role?
H-1B1 visas are valid for one year at a time and don't carry an automatic extension. Your employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you must attend a new consulate appointment in Singapore to renew. There's no grace period built into H-1B1 status the way there is with some other visa categories, so you and your employer need to start the renewal process well before your current stamp expires.