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Buyer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available with seasonal employers in retail, wholesale, and supply chain operations that rely on temporary foreign workers each year. The H-2B program caps sponsorship at 66,000 visas annually, so employers file early and competition for certified positions is real.
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Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. The Land Care Buyer II independently manages assigned markets, contracts, and vendor relationships within the Land Care Program. This role is responsible for sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, operational support, and implementation of strategic land care initiatives that enhance cemetery appearance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Additionally, this role serves as a trusted business partner to field leadership while supporting a multimillion-dollar land care services portfolio through data-driven decision making, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop an understanding of cemetery maintenance standards, regional operating conditions, and land care best practices to support informed business decisions and operational recommendations.
- Manage assigned market and vendor portfolios.
- Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and compliance.
- Support market leadership with land care program execution and issue resolution.
- Conduct site assessments and identify operational improvement opportunities.
- Develop cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
- Implement approved program initiatives and technology solutions.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and recommendations.
- Develop and communicate best practices across assigned markets.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
- This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, operations, project management, or related experience.
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Experience presenting recommendations and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
- Experience supporting service-based contracts.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed operations.
- Experience supporting facilities management, landscaping, grounds maintenance, land care, property maintenance, or other service-based operational environments preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data.
- Experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and reporting tools preferred.
- Ability to identify trends, develop insights, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Experience working with dashboards, business reporting tools, or similar technologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools.
- Ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, communication, and decision-making.
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to evaluate operational, environmental, labor, and market conditions and incorporate findings into sourcing strategies, supplier management decisions, and program recommendations.
- Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, analyze data, automate routine tasks, and support business objectives.
- Ability to travel as needed.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work Environment
- Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
- Local and/or multiple location traveling required.
- Comply with Corporate dress code policy.
Work Postures
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day.
- May climb stairs to access buildings frequently.
Physical Demands
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage.
Work Hours
- Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises.
- Travel up to 15%.
LOCATION
Job Location: US-TX - Houston
Postal Code: 77019
Category (Portal Searching): Logistics
INTRODUCTION
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. The Land Care Buyer II independently manages assigned markets, contracts, and vendor relationships within the Land Care Program. This role is responsible for sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, operational support, and implementation of strategic land care initiatives that enhance cemetery appearance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Additionally, this role serves as a trusted business partner to field leadership while supporting a multimillion-dollar land care services portfolio through data-driven decision making, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop an understanding of cemetery maintenance standards, regional operating conditions, and land care best practices to support informed business decisions and operational recommendations.
- Manage assigned market and vendor portfolios.
- Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and compliance.
- Support market leadership with land care program execution and issue resolution.
- Conduct site assessments and identify operational improvement opportunities.
- Develop cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
- Implement approved program initiatives and technology solutions.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and recommendations.
- Develop and communicate best practices across assigned markets.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
- This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, operations, project management, or related experience.
- Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Experience presenting recommendations and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
- Experience supporting service-based contracts.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed operations.
- Experience supporting facilities management, landscaping, grounds maintenance, land care, property maintenance, or other service-based operational environments preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data.
- Experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and reporting tools preferred.
- Ability to identify trends, develop insights, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Experience working with dashboards, business reporting tools, or similar technologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools.
- Ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, communication, and decision-making.
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to evaluate operational, environmental, labor, and market conditions and incorporate findings into sourcing strategies, supplier management decisions, and program recommendations.
- Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, analyze data, automate routine tasks, and support business objectives.
- Ability to travel as needed.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work Environment
- Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
- Local and/or multiple location traveling required.
- Comply with Corporate dress code policy.
Work Postures
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day.
- May climb stairs to access buildings frequently.
Physical Demands
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage.
Work Hours
- Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises.
- Travel up to 15%.
LOCATION
Job Location: US-TX - Houston
Postal Code: 77019
Category (Portal Searching): Logistics
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Match your credentials to O*NET standards
Buyer roles under H-2B visa are classified by DOL using O*NET occupation codes. Pull the official O*NET profile for your target job title and confirm your resume reflects the listed tasks and required skills before you apply.
Target employers with prior H-2B certifications
Use Migrate Mate to filter Buyer openings by employers who have received DOL labor certifications before. Repeat filers already understand the process and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-hire because of paperwork complexity.
Time your applications around the cap deadlines
The 66,000-cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for October through March and 33,000 for April through September. Employers must file their I-129 petition with USCIS after DOL certifies the labor need, so reach out to hiring managers at least four months before a season starts.
Confirm the job qualifies as temporary not permanent
H-2B sponsorship is only valid for genuinely seasonal or peak-load need. Ask prospective employers directly whether the Buyer role is tied to a defined season or project, since DOL will deny certification for positions the employer fills year-round.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Some states require H-2B employers to participate in E-Verify, and many compliant employers enroll voluntarily. Confirming enrollment before you accept an offer signals the employer runs a documented, legally sound hiring process for foreign workers.
Check the prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for Buyer roles in the specific work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiations so you know the certified minimum and can flag any offer that falls short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Buyer jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Buyer openings tied to employers who have filed DOL labor certifications for temporary workers, so you're not guessing which companies will actually go through the H-2B process. Filter by role, location, and season to find positions where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring plan.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances of getting a Buyer role?
Yes, directly. The H-2B program issues a maximum of 66,000 visas each fiscal year, split evenly between the two semi-annual periods. Employers must file before those slots fill, and in high-demand seasons the cap is hit quickly. Targeting employers who file early in the certification window gives you the best chance of landing a position before numbers run out.
What makes a Buyer role eligible for H-2B certification?
DOL certifies H-2B positions only when the employer can prove the need is temporary, no qualified U.S. workers are available, and hiring a foreign worker won't undercut American wages. For Buyer roles, the employer must tie the position to a seasonal peak or a one-time event, document their recruitment effort, and pay the prevailing wage set for that occupation and location.
Can I switch H-2B employers if I find a different Buyer job mid-season?
Switching employers on an H-2B visa requires the new employer to file a fresh I-129 petition with USCIS and obtain their own DOL labor certification. You cannot simply transfer the existing authorization. Starting a new employer relationship mid-season is difficult because certification and petition processing takes months, often longer than the remaining authorized period.