OPT Procurement Specialist Jobs
Procurement Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in supply chain, business, or operations management. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions may apply for graduates with qualifying technical degrees, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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Supports project teams in all aspects of procurement from preconstruction to closing out contracts and will work collaboratively in supporting single large projects or multiple smaller projects. Should have a thorough knowledge of the prime contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Primary duties are supporting estimating team in bid efforts, and drafting Subcontract, Purchase Order Agreements and other forms of contracts, including change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with project management team, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement strategy to meet the Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) (or other) requirements.
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Develops and maintains necessary reporting of procurement performance.
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Ensures delivery, storage and warehousing plan is in place prior to shipment of materials.
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Ensures procurement activities are occurring in alignment with project specifications and/or owner requirements.
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Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers/subcontractors.
-
Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and ensure all required documentation is in place and current, for each supplier, prior to execution of agreement and start of work.
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Maintains contact with suppliers maybe replace suppliers with vendors/subcontractors to ensure manufacturing is occurring according to schedule and coordinates source inspections as needed/requested by project team.
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Provides support to preconstruction and prequalification departments to identify potential bidders, assemble bid packages, use bidding software to competitively bid out the project.
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Work with Procurement Manager and/or Project Team to develop and maintain Procurement Matrix, coordinating closely with the estimating/preconstruction team to ensure alignment with buyout strategy.
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Work with Project Team and Suppliers/Subcontractors to ensure procurement activities are prioritized and occurring to support the project schedule.
Minimum Job Requirements
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1+ year procurement experience.
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2+ years' in dealing with customers and vendors.
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Four-year degree in business, finance, supply management or engineering with related experience preferred.
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Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
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May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
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May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
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May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
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Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
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Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
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Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
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Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
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Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis.
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Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
LI-KA1
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
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Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
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Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
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Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
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Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Workplace Wellness Programs
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Mental Health Program
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Life and Disability Insurance
-
Employee-Owner Perks
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Educational Assistance
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Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
Job Summary
Supports project teams in all aspects of procurement from preconstruction to closing out contracts and will work collaboratively in supporting single large projects or multiple smaller projects. Should have a thorough knowledge of the prime contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Primary duties are supporting estimating team in bid efforts, and drafting Subcontract, Purchase Order Agreements and other forms of contracts, including change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with project management team, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
-
Develop and implement strategy to meet the Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) (or other) requirements.
-
Develops and maintains necessary reporting of procurement performance.
-
Ensures delivery, storage and warehousing plan is in place prior to shipment of materials.
-
Ensures procurement activities are occurring in alignment with project specifications and/or owner requirements.
-
Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers/subcontractors.
-
Issue subcontracts and purchase orders and ensure all required documentation is in place and current, for each supplier, prior to execution of agreement and start of work.
-
Maintains contact with suppliers maybe replace suppliers with vendors/subcontractors to ensure manufacturing is occurring according to schedule and coordinates source inspections as needed/requested by project team.
-
Provides support to preconstruction and prequalification departments to identify potential bidders, assemble bid packages, use bidding software to competitively bid out the project.
-
Work with Procurement Manager and/or Project Team to develop and maintain Procurement Matrix, coordinating closely with the estimating/preconstruction team to ensure alignment with buyout strategy.
-
Work with Project Team and Suppliers/Subcontractors to ensure procurement activities are prioritized and occurring to support the project schedule.
Minimum Job Requirements
-
1+ year procurement experience.
-
2+ years' in dealing with customers and vendors.
-
Four-year degree in business, finance, supply management or engineering with related experience preferred.
-
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
-
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
-
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
-
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
-
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
-
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
-
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
-
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
-
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
-
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis.
-
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
LI-KA1
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
-
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
-
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
-
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
-
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
-
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
-
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Workplace Wellness Programs
-
Mental Health Program
-
Life and Disability Insurance
-
Employee-Owner Perks
-
Educational Assistance
-
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Procurement Specialist
Target employers with active supply chain operations
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies hire procurement teams at scale and are far more likely to have established H-1B visa sponsorship programs than smaller firms. Look for companies with dedicated sourcing or purchasing departments.
Emphasize your degree's direct relevance to the role
Procurement Specialist is a specialty occupation when tied to a specific degree field. Make sure your resume explicitly connects your supply chain, business, or engineering degree to the analytical and sourcing responsibilities of the position.
Get comfortable with procurement software before interviews
Employers expect hands-on familiarity with SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement. Demonstrating technical proficiency in these platforms signals immediate productivity, which reduces the perceived cost of sponsoring a candidate on OPT.
Highlight vendor negotiation and cost savings experience
Quantified results matter in procurement hiring. If you reduced vendor costs, shortened lead times, or improved contract terms in an internship or project, put numbers to it. Concrete outcomes make sponsorship conversations easier for hiring managers.
Ask about sponsorship early but frame it around long-term fit
Raise the sponsorship question after you have demonstrated value, not in the first screening call. Position it as a commitment to the role long-term, not a short-term requirement, so the conversation focuses on mutual investment.
Browse OPT-friendly procurement roles on Migrate Mate
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Procurement Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Procurement Specialist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a directly related field. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree requirement, not just a preference. Generic postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can create complications during H-1B adjudication, so it is worth reviewing the job description carefully before applying.
Can F-1 OPT students work as Procurement Specialists, and does it count as OPT-related employment?
Yes, F-1 OPT students with degrees in supply chain, business administration, operations management, or related fields can work as Procurement Specialists, and the role counts as directly related employment for OPT purposes. Your DSO may ask you to document how the position relates to your degree program, so keep a brief written explanation ready that connects your coursework to your daily responsibilities in sourcing, vendor management, or contract analysis.
Do Procurement Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or supply chain management under a designated CIP code, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension even in a procurement role. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before your standard OPT period ends, as applications must be filed before expiration.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Procurement Specialists from OPT to H-1B?
Employers with large, centralized procurement functions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this field. This includes major manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods, large healthcare systems with complex supply chains, Fortune 500 retailers, and technology companies with global vendor networks. These organizations have established immigration counsel relationships and predictable hiring cycles. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for procurement roles at companies that have a track record of sponsoring OPT candidates.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your OPT end date falls before October 1 and your employer filed an H-1B petition for the upcoming fiscal year cap, you may be covered by cap-gap protection, which automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 if your petition was filed before your OPT expired. Confirm the filing date with your employer's immigration attorney and update your DSO immediately. If you are not covered, explore whether the employer can pursue a cap-exempt H-1B through a qualifying nonprofit or research institution as an interim arrangement.