OPT Sourcing Coordinator Jobs
Sourcing Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with supply chain, business, or operations backgrounds. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path forward. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives employers real hiring runway.
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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 Coordinator
Target companies with active supply chain teams
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms file the most H-1B visa petitions for sourcing roles. Focus your search on companies with dedicated procurement or supply chain departments, since they hire sourcing coordinators repeatedly and understand the sponsorship process.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related STEM field, you qualify for 36 months of OPT total. Mention this upfront with employers. It significantly reduces their urgency around the H-1B lottery timeline.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Sourcing Coordinator roles require analytical and procurement knowledge tied to a specific field of study. Connect your coursework in operations, logistics, or business directly to the job duties. This framing matters when your employer files the H-1B petition.
Apply to employers who already sponsor sourcing roles
Check Department of Labor disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for sourcing or procurement job titles. These employers have done it before and are far less likely to hesitate when the time comes to file your H-1B petition.
Address sponsorship directly but briefly in interviews
Don't wait for employers to raise your OPT status. State your authorization clearly: you're authorized to work now, OPT runs through a specific date, and H-1B sponsorship would be needed after that. Clarity builds confidence and removes ambiguity from the conversation.
Build supplier and vendor relationship experience early
Sourcing Coordinator roles that involve negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination are stronger H-1B candidates than purely administrative positions. Prioritize roles with measurable responsibilities, since richer job duties make the specialty occupation argument easier to support.
Sourcing Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sourcing Coordinator on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Sourcing Coordinator positions are standard professional roles that fall within OPT's authorized employment category. Your work must be directly related to your field of study, so degrees in supply chain management, business, operations, or industrial engineering are the most straightforward fits. If your degree is in a different field, confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Sourcing Coordinator jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-to-large companies with established procurement teams. Sourcing Coordinator roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard because they require specific degree-level knowledge in supply chain, business, or engineering. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and tech tend to sponsor these roles more frequently than smaller firms. Filtering for sponsorship-friendly employers on Migrate Mate is the fastest way to find realistic opportunities.
Does a Sourcing Coordinator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is classified under a STEM-designated field, such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, management information systems, or operations research, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO, since that classification determines eligibility, not what your employer calls your position.
What should I do if my OPT authorization period is ending before I receive an H-1B decision?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed receipt notice, you may be eligible for a 240-day cap-gap extension that lets you continue working. This only applies if you're in valid F-1 status and your OPT is still active at the time of filing. Talk to your DSO well before your OPT end date so there's enough time to coordinate with your employer.
Are there specific industries where Sourcing Coordinator roles are more OPT-friendly?
Manufacturing, consumer goods, e-commerce, and retail tend to have the highest volume of Sourcing Coordinator openings and the most experience hiring international candidates. These industries run large procurement operations that depend on specialists, which makes the specialty occupation argument more straightforward. Technology companies sourcing hardware or components are also strong fits. Browse current openings by industry on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively hiring OPT candidates.