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Sourcing Manager jobs are actively filled by employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas, particularly in supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing. Your F-1 OPT work authorization is valid for 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA
HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
The TechOps Supply Chain Management team is seeking an experienced professional to join as a Sourcing Manager, responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier performance management of key Delta TechOps suppliers.
The Supply Chain Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting the development of commodity sourcing strategies, sourcing initiatives, risk management, and Delta-partner initiatives. This role also is integral for delivering year-over-year savings utilizing strategic sourcing processes and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations. This position will be integral to managing supplier performance, including regular scorecard reviews, development, execution, and monitoring of performance improvement plans and supporting operationally critical supplier requirements.
Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
- Assists in the execution of the sourcing strategies, including RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms for contracts, etc.
- Manages regular supplier performance scorecard reviews and performance improvement plans/actions. Jointly develops performance improvement plans and progress, ensuring consistent performance improvements by the supplier
- Manages the contract implementation process with business partners to ensure contract compliance and value capture.
- Works closely with the warranty/entitlements team to support warranty claims
- Manages negotiation and execution of appropriate contracts, SOWs, Amendments, and NDAs
- Utilizes best practices throughout the strategic sourcing process including bid development and management, proposal analysis, supplier risk assessment, business case creation, commercial term negotiations, and contract writing
- Manages and tracks internal contract compliance for managed commodities
- Maintains strong working relationships cross-divisionally with peers, collaboratively working to execute strategic initiatives to meet operational and commercial objectives critical to Delta TechOps
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years Supply Chain Management or related maintenance/operational field experience
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to effectively work with multiple, diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels
- High quality presentation and communication skills, value-based decision analysis, financial modeling, and consensus building
- Ability to manage interactions with others; building value-based relationships; exerting personal influence
- Demanding work hours - flexibility required. Some travel required.
- Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)
- Experience in applying the Strategic Sourcing Process
- Understand the Aircraft Landing Gear MRO repair workspace
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Deep knowledge of SAP transactions, reports, and data available
- Familiarity with Delta’s Supply Chain Management platforms
LOCATION: UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA
HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
The TechOps Supply Chain Management team is seeking an experienced professional to join as a Sourcing Manager, responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier performance management of key Delta TechOps suppliers.
The Supply Chain Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting the development of commodity sourcing strategies, sourcing initiatives, risk management, and Delta-partner initiatives. This role also is integral for delivering year-over-year savings utilizing strategic sourcing processes and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations. This position will be integral to managing supplier performance, including regular scorecard reviews, development, execution, and monitoring of performance improvement plans and supporting operationally critical supplier requirements.
Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
- Assists in the execution of the sourcing strategies, including RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms for contracts, etc.
- Manages regular supplier performance scorecard reviews and performance improvement plans/actions. Jointly develops performance improvement plans and progress, ensuring consistent performance improvements by the supplier
- Manages the contract implementation process with business partners to ensure contract compliance and value capture.
- Works closely with the warranty/entitlements team to support warranty claims
- Manages negotiation and execution of appropriate contracts, SOWs, Amendments, and NDAs
- Utilizes best practices throughout the strategic sourcing process including bid development and management, proposal analysis, supplier risk assessment, business case creation, commercial term negotiations, and contract writing
- Manages and tracks internal contract compliance for managed commodities
- Maintains strong working relationships cross-divisionally with peers, collaboratively working to execute strategic initiatives to meet operational and commercial objectives critical to Delta TechOps
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years Supply Chain Management or related maintenance/operational field experience
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to effectively work with multiple, diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels
- High quality presentation and communication skills, value-based decision analysis, financial modeling, and consensus building
- Ability to manage interactions with others; building value-based relationships; exerting personal influence
- Demanding work hours - flexibility required. Some travel required.
- Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)
- Experience in applying the Strategic Sourcing Process
- Understand the Aircraft Landing Gear MRO repair workspace
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Deep knowledge of SAP transactions, reports, and data available
- Familiarity with Delta’s Supply Chain Management platforms
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sourcing Manager
Target supply chain-heavy industries first
Manufacturing, retail, tech hardware, and consumer goods companies hire Sourcing Managers at scale and have established visa sponsorship pipelines. These sectors file LCAs and H-1B petitions for this role far more consistently than smaller or service-based employers.
Highlight cost savings and supplier metrics
Employers sponsoring OPT need to justify the hire. Quantify your sourcing impact with numbers: cost reduction percentages, supplier lead time improvements, or contract value managed. Concrete results make the sponsorship decision easier for hiring managers and procurement leadership.
Check if your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm with your DSO early so you and your employer understand the full authorization window before making a hiring decision.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the H-1B sponsorship question before the offer stage, not after. Frame it professionally: confirm the company has sponsored roles at your level before. Sourcing Manager is a well-documented H-1B occupation, so most large employers already know the process.
Build fluency in procurement systems your target employers use
Proficiency in SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement Cloud is frequently listed as a requirement in Sourcing Manager postings. Employers valuing specialized tool expertise are more willing to invest in sponsorship for candidates who reduce onboarding time and integration risk.
Time your OPT application to align with procurement hiring cycles
Large companies plan sourcing headcount in Q1 and Q3 budget cycles. Apply for your OPT EAD 90 days before your program end date to ensure your work authorization is active when these hiring windows open, avoiding gaps that complicate employer timelines.
Sourcing Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sourcing Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Sourcing Manager roles qualify under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or operations are the most common qualifying backgrounds. Your OPT EAD authorizes you to work for any employer in a role that matches your degree field, and the position doesn't need to be formally designated as a sponsoring role to use your OPT authorization.
Do Sourcing Manager employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, particularly at mid-to-large companies in manufacturing, retail, and technology hardware. Sourcing Manager is a well-established specialty occupation under H-1B, and employers in these industries have mature immigration programs. Sponsorship is less common at small businesses or startups without dedicated HR infrastructure. Browsing Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers have an active track record of sponsoring this role specifically.
Does a Sourcing Manager role 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, or a qualifying business analytics program, the role can support a STEM OPT extension application. Your university's DSO will verify whether your specific degree program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Confirm this before accepting an offer so both you and your employer can plan around the full authorization period.
What should I tell a Sourcing Manager employer about my OPT status?
Be direct and factual. Explain that your F-1 OPT EAD authorizes you to work for any U.S. employer in a role related to your field of study, with no employer-specific petition required during OPT. If your degree qualifies for the STEM extension, mention that this gives the company up to three years of work authorization before H-1B sponsorship would be needed. Most procurement and supply chain HR teams at larger companies are familiar with OPT.
How do I find Sourcing Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the jobs listed are filtered for visa-friendly employers. Rather than sorting through general job postings where sponsorship willingness is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces Sourcing Manager roles at companies with documented sponsorship histories, saving you the time of screening employers manually and reducing the risk of pursuing roles that won't move forward with international candidates.