OPT Sourcing Analyst Jobs
Sourcing Analyst roles sit at the intersection of procurement and data analysis, making them a strong fit for OPT students with supply chain, business, or engineering backgrounds. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real runway to prove value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsReq ID: 135259
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role: Specialist (SPE)
Job Title: Buying Specialist Sourcing
Job Code: SPE-SCM-BYS
Job Level: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division’s/department’s operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Procures goods and services in support of the business operations.
- Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume. Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. Initiates purchases driven through MRP process. Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors.
- Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life.
- Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
- Forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel.
- Updates standard costs for assigned parts.
- Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs.
- Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material.
- Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply.
- Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management.
- Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
- Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings. Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements.
- Ensures audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews.
- Action audit findings to clear audit exposures.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
- Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department.
- Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department. SAP Experience and Spreadsheet proficiency - Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
- Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards.
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Typical Experience
Three to Six years + years’ relevant experience
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Req ID: 135259
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Role: Specialist (SPE)
Job Title: Buying Specialist Sourcing
Job Code: SPE-SCM-BYS
Job Level: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division’s/department’s operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Procures goods and services in support of the business operations.
- Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume. Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. Initiates purchases driven through MRP process. Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors.
- Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life.
- Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
- Forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel.
- Updates standard costs for assigned parts.
- Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs.
- Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material.
- Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply.
- Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management.
- Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
- Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings. Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements.
- Ensures audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews.
- Action audit findings to clear audit exposures.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
- Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department.
- Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department. SAP Experience and Spreadsheet proficiency - Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
- Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards.
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Typical Experience
Three to Six years + years’ relevant experience
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sourcing Analyst
Target companies with active procurement functions
Large manufacturers, retailers, and tech companies run dedicated sourcing teams and sponsor OPT workers regularly. Focus your search on companies with established supply chain operations rather than startups where the sourcing function is ad hoc or handled by generalists.
Lead with your analytical skills in applications
Employers hiring Sourcing Analysts want candidates who can work with spend data, build supplier scorecards, and run cost modeling. Highlight your experience with Excel, SQL, or ERP systems upfront. Analytical fluency is what separates sponsored candidates from the rest.
Apply before your OPT start date
Start applying at least three months before your OPT authorization begins. Many sourcing roles have multi-round interview processes, and companies need lead time to confirm work authorization compatibility. Getting ahead of your timeline prevents you from losing offers to delays.
Clarify your STEM extension eligibility early
If your degree is in engineering, supply chain management, or a STEM-designated field, you likely qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm this with your DSO before interviews. Employers are significantly more willing to sponsor when they see 36 months of total OPT runway.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a straightforward ask
Sourcing Analyst roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a degree in a specific field. That makes H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic path. Approach sponsorship conversations matter-of-factly rather than apologetically. Qualified employers expect this discussion.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-open roles
Not every sourcing job listing discloses sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have sponsored international workers before, so you spend time on roles where OPT and H-1B sponsorship are genuinely on the table rather than a long shot.
Sourcing Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Sourcing Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, business analytics, or another STEM-designated field, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm with your DSO. The extension gives you 36 months of total work authorization, which meaningfully improves your sponsorship prospects.
Is a Sourcing Analyst position considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally, yes. Sourcing Analyst roles typically require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. The role involves applying a body of theoretical knowledge, not just general business skills. That said, USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so the specific job duties and degree requirement stated in the offer letter both matter. An immigration attorney can assess your specific case.
How much OPT time do I need to realistically get H-1B sponsorship as a Sourcing Analyst?
You need enough runway to cover the H-1B timeline. The H-1B cap lottery opens in March, with an October 1 start date. If you're selected, your employer files your petition by June. That means you need your OPT to remain valid through at least October 1 of the year you're sponsored. STEM OPT holders have more flexibility. If your standard 12-month OPT expires before then, a STEM extension is critical.
Which industries hire Sourcing Analysts and sponsor OPT workers?
Manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, technology, and aerospace companies are among the most active hirers of Sourcing Analysts. Companies like those in automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals run large procurement operations and have established processes for sponsoring international employees. Government contractors also hire frequently in this role. You can browse sponsorship-open Sourcing Analyst positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with a track record of sponsoring international hires.
Can I switch employers while on OPT if my Sourcing Analyst role ends?
Yes, but you need to act quickly. OPT allows you to work for any employer as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. If your job ends, you have a 60-day unemployment buffer before your status is at risk. Update your SEVIS record through your DSO within 10 days of any employer change. Make sure your next Sourcing Analyst role still aligns with your degree to maintain OPT eligibility.