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COO roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialty occupation degree and your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. With no lottery and a 5,400-visa annual cap that routinely goes unfilled, Singaporean executives can secure consulate approval without competing against the H-1B visa pool.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
- Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
- Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
- Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
- 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
- Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
- Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
- Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Global Procurement Operations Director is responsible for leading regional Procurement Operations teams that support the end-to-end Purchase Order-to-Pay (P2P) service delivery model. This role partners closely with global Procurement Category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional collaborators to drive operational excellence, transform service delivery, and support business objectives.
The successful candidate will establish strategic direction, optimize procurement processes, and foster a customer-centric culture while using digital technologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational performance. This leader will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and aligning procurement operations with long-term business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi-year Procurement Operations strategy aligned with business objectives, collaborator needs, and evolving supplier landscapes.
- Lead regional Procurement Operations teams across Purchase Order-to-Pay processes, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and global consistency.
- Drive AI and automation adoption within Procurement Operations, applying AI best-known methods (BKMs), intelligent workflows, and human-in-the-loop solutions to improve efficiency, decision-making, and collaborator experiences.
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs), service metrics, operational controls, and departmental performance plans.
- Partner with senior business leaders, Procurement Category teams, and global collaborators to develop and implement strategic solutions that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement procedures while maintaining strong governance and risk management practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage conflict, and promote a customer-focused approach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop procurement leaders and teams while effectively communicating corporate initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale procurement, supply chain, or operations organizations.
- 12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably supporting High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a global operations, procurement, or supply chain leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience establishing operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading strategic transformation programs.
- Proven proficiency in AI, automation, and data-driven decision making, with experience leading AI-enabled business transformation initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years of semiconductor process and equipment knowledge.
- Experience implementing AI-enabled procurement solutions, human-in-the-loop workflows, and intelligent process automation.
- Strong executive collaborator management skills with experience influencing senior leaders across global organizations.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives within manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing global teams and driving standardized solutions across multiple regions and functions.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Verify your COO role qualifies
Check your target job description against the O*NET profile for Chief Executives to confirm the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Generalist executive titles without a defined specialty-degree requirement can trigger LCA complications.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and metro area before you enter salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed that wage level, and the LCA locks it in before consulate filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter COO-level roles by employers who have filed LCAs for executive positions. This cuts prospecting time by surfacing companies already familiar with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship mechanics rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment before your offer
Ask your prospective employer whether they're enrolled in E-Verify before you receive a written offer. USCIS requires H-1B1 visa employers to verify employment eligibility, and unenrolled companies face delays that can push your start date back by weeks.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for the interview
COO positions attract more consular scrutiny than narrower technical roles. Bring a written memo from your employer explaining how the position requires a specific field of study, not just any business degree, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Request a two-year petition to maximize your runway
The H-1B1 Singapore visa is approved in one-year increments at the consulate, but your employer can file for two years on the LCA. Confirm your offer letter and LCA both reflect a two-year period so you're not renewing within months of starting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a COO role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore purposes?
A COO position qualifies if the role normally requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as business administration, finance, or operations management. Roles described as requiring any bachelor's degree, regardless of field, often fail the specialty occupation test. Your employer's job description and internal requirements documentation carry significant weight when the consular officer evaluates the petition.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for a COO seeking U.S. employment?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery, meaning a qualified COO can apply any time of year rather than waiting for the annual April registration window. The 5,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, so availability isn't a practical constraint. Processing happens at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than through USCIS, which typically runs faster. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't confer dual intent, so demonstrating nonimmigrant intent at your interview matters.
How do I find employers actively willing to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for executive roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for COO-level roles filtered by employers with documented LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than those learning about it during your negotiation. Approaching employers with prior executive-level sponsorship experience shortens the offer-to-filing timeline considerably.
What documentation should I gather before approaching U.S. employers for COO roles?
Assemble your academic transcripts with certified translations if issued in a language other than English, your passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry date, and any professional credentials relevant to your industry. For COO applications, evidence of progressive executive responsibility, such as board resolutions, org charts, or prior employment contracts, strengthens your specialty occupation case at the consular interview.
Can I switch U.S. employers after starting work on an H-1B1 Singapore visa as a COO?
Yes, but the H-1B1 visa doesn't carry H-1B portability protections, so you can't begin work with a new employer the moment you file a transfer petition. Your new employer must complete a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new consular stamp before starting. Plan for a gap between your last day with the current employer and your first day in the new role.