OPT Procurement Manager Jobs
Procurement Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, business, or operations. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project: Provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages including EPC procurement review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and procurement schedule governance ensuring alignment with schedule requirements, GMP compliance, and Lilly’s contracting standards.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
- Safety first - Going home safe and well
- Client focus – Deliver on our promise
- Integrity – Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity – For our people to excel
You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Category Management & Leadership.
- Development and maintains Relationship Management Expert.
- Manages and provides leadership to team/s, ensuring the principals, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to diver plans and deliver excellence.
- Due Diligence & Company / Market Understanding.
- Value Creating re Process, Performance & Commercial Activity.
- Plan Development & Implementation incl Embedding, Monitoring, Delivering via Others.
- Delivers on Objectives in Challenging Situations on Time.
- Provides performance management, talent development and coaching.
- Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
- Manages and influences key/senior stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You’ll need to have:
- Proven experience in procurement leadership, delivering category strategies and driving commercial value across complex programmes.
- Strong expertise in procurement governance, including EPC review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and schedule alignment.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct due diligence and develop strong company and market understanding to inform procurement decisions.
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, embedding processes, monitoring performance, and delivering through cross-functional teams.
- Strong leadership capability, managing and developing teams through performance management, coaching, and talent development.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective internal and external relationships.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with a track record of delivering objectives on time in challenging environments.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project: Provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages including EPC procurement review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and procurement schedule governance ensuring alignment with schedule requirements, GMP compliance, and Lilly’s contracting standards.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
- Safety first - Going home safe and well
- Client focus – Deliver on our promise
- Integrity – Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity – For our people to excel
You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Category Management & Leadership.
- Development and maintains Relationship Management Expert.
- Manages and provides leadership to team/s, ensuring the principals, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to diver plans and deliver excellence.
- Due Diligence & Company / Market Understanding.
- Value Creating re Process, Performance & Commercial Activity.
- Plan Development & Implementation incl Embedding, Monitoring, Delivering via Others.
- Delivers on Objectives in Challenging Situations on Time.
- Provides performance management, talent development and coaching.
- Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
- Manages and influences key/senior stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You’ll need to have:
- Proven experience in procurement leadership, delivering category strategies and driving commercial value across complex programmes.
- Strong expertise in procurement governance, including EPC review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and schedule alignment.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct due diligence and develop strong company and market understanding to inform procurement decisions.
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, embedding processes, monitoring performance, and delivering through cross-functional teams.
- Strong leadership capability, managing and developing teams through performance management, coaching, and talent development.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective internal and external relationships.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with a track record of delivering objectives on time in challenging environments.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Target companies with active supply chain operations
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms hire procurement managers regularly and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with a history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B visa workers in procurement roles.
Emphasize cost savings and supplier outcomes in your resume
Employers sponsoring a work visa need to justify the investment. Quantify your impact: contract savings achieved, supplier lead times reduced, or vendor relationships built. Concrete results make your sponsorship case easier for hiring managers to defend internally.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Supply chain management, industrial engineering, and operations research are STEM-designated fields. If your degree falls under one of these, you qualify for 24 additional months of OPT, giving employers three years of work authorization before an H-1B is required.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise your OPT status early, ideally during the second interview or when the recruiter discusses next steps. Framing it as a process question rather than a demand keeps the conversation professional and avoids surprises that could derail an offer.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for your role
Procurement Manager roles typically require a degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Knowing this helps you respond confidently if an employer questions whether your role qualifies for future sponsorship.
Build relationships with procurement-focused recruiters
Specialized recruiters in supply chain and operations often work with employers who sponsor visas and can advocate for you directly. Let them know your OPT timeline upfront so they only submit you to roles where sponsorship is a realistic option.
Procurement Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Procurement Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Procurement Manager is a specialty occupation that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field, which aligns directly with F-1 OPT eligibility. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree, so make sure the role description reflects your field of study.
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or another STEM-designated field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business administration degrees typically do not qualify unless the concentration is STEM-listed. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your specific program.
Do employers typically sponsor procurement professionals for H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies by employer. Large manufacturers, retailers, and companies with complex supply chains are more likely to sponsor because procurement roles are operationally critical and hard to backfill. Smaller firms may be open to it but lack established immigration processes. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B workers in similar roles, which makes identifying these companies faster.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B?
If you have a STEM OPT extension, you have additional time before the H-1B is required. If you are on standard OPT and a cap-subject H-1B is filed by April 1, you receive a cap-gap extension that covers your status through September 30. Talk to your DSO and an immigration attorney as early as possible to map out your exact timeline and avoid gaps in work authorization.
How do I find Procurement Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring work authorization. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, when it is harder to walk away from an opportunity.