OPT Strategic Account Manager Jobs
Strategic Account Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your 12-month OPT window. STEM OPT extensions don't apply to this role.
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Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Purchasing team.
This is an on-site position that works Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. from our Corporate Offices in Salina, KS. Occasional out-of-state overnight travel may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing projects and participate in cross-functional teams to support projects for product development and project management.
- Collaborate with other internal teams to align strategies, drive project implementation, and support successful supply chain performance.
- Understand cost drivers and develop cost models based on material content, order quantities, tooling, and other factors affecting total cost of ownership. Evaluate specific projects and rate overall supply base using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
- Monitor and track commodity costs and other factors that affect pricing to ensure that related cost changes, especially cost reductions, are identified.
- Maintain existing commodity strategies to lead supplier selection and negotiate supplier pricing.
- Utilize supplier scorecards to assess performance of suppliers - conduct business reviews with suppliers to review scorecards, explore opportunities for improvements, develop future business layouts, and drive the implementation of actions identified.
- Monitor, audit, and report performance of suppliers to ensure that supplier performance issues are quickly addressed. Evaluate and manage supply chain risks.
- Work with critical suppliers to ensure they have and/or develop a business continuity strategy to prevent supply interruptions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies and procedures.
- Travel to meet with vendors and suppliers on a quarterly basis, or as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environments.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering or similar.
- 3+ years’ experience in commodity management and/or project management with an emphasis in supply chain management and purchasing.
- Experience in procurement within the construction or Ag industry helpful but not required.
- Strong negotiation skills with a collaborative approach.
- Available for occasional overnight travel (less than 10%).
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills across functional groups.
- Professional certification, such as APICS, or working toward obtaining professional certification is desired.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Purchasing team.
This is an on-site position that works Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. from our Corporate Offices in Salina, KS. Occasional out-of-state overnight travel may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing projects and participate in cross-functional teams to support projects for product development and project management.
- Collaborate with other internal teams to align strategies, drive project implementation, and support successful supply chain performance.
- Understand cost drivers and develop cost models based on material content, order quantities, tooling, and other factors affecting total cost of ownership. Evaluate specific projects and rate overall supply base using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
- Monitor and track commodity costs and other factors that affect pricing to ensure that related cost changes, especially cost reductions, are identified.
- Maintain existing commodity strategies to lead supplier selection and negotiate supplier pricing.
- Utilize supplier scorecards to assess performance of suppliers - conduct business reviews with suppliers to review scorecards, explore opportunities for improvements, develop future business layouts, and drive the implementation of actions identified.
- Monitor, audit, and report performance of suppliers to ensure that supplier performance issues are quickly addressed. Evaluate and manage supply chain risks.
- Work with critical suppliers to ensure they have and/or develop a business continuity strategy to prevent supply interruptions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies and procedures.
- Travel to meet with vendors and suppliers on a quarterly basis, or as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environments.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering or similar.
- 3+ years’ experience in commodity management and/or project management with an emphasis in supply chain management and purchasing.
- Experience in procurement within the construction or Ag industry helpful but not required.
- Strong negotiation skills with a collaborative approach.
- Available for occasional overnight travel (less than 10%).
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills across functional groups.
- Professional certification, such as APICS, or working toward obtaining professional certification is desired.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategic Account Manager
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Enterprise software, SaaS, and professional services firms sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Account Managers regularly. Prioritize employers with a track record of sponsoring this role, not just general sponsorship history. Past filings signal real willingness to sponsor.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
H-1B eligibility for this role depends on proving a specialty occupation. A degree in business, marketing, or communications directly supports that case. Be prepared to explain how your coursework connects to the account management function during interviews.
Raise OPT status early and confidently
Bring up your OPT authorization before the offer stage to avoid late-stage complications. Most enterprise employers understand work authorization basics. Framing it as a straightforward process, not a burden, keeps the conversation productive and professional.
Prioritize roles with a defined client portfolio
Strategic Account Manager positions tied to named accounts or specific verticals are easier to defend as specialty occupations than generalist sales roles. A clearly scoped role strengthens both your visa application and your value proposition to the employer.
Get your EAD card and employment start date aligned
Confirm your EAD card is active before your start date. Strategic Account Manager onboarding often involves immediate client access and system setup, so any gap in work authorization creates real operational friction for the employer from day one.
Understand your OPT end date before negotiating offers
Your OPT window shapes your negotiating timeline. Knowing your exact expiration date helps you ask informed questions about the H-1B sponsorship process, including when the employer expects to file and whether they use an in-house immigration team.
Strategic Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Strategic Account Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Strategic Account Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when the position is directly related to your degree field. Most hiring managers in enterprise sales and SaaS expect candidates to hold a degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, which satisfies the degree-relatedness requirement for OPT employment.
Do Strategic Account Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large employers in technology, financial services, and professional services. Strategic Account Manager is generally accepted as a specialty occupation when tied to a business or marketing degree, which is the core requirement for an H-1B petition. Look for employers with prior H-1B filings in this role category. Migrate Mate filters for sponsoring employers to help you focus your search.
Does a Strategic Account Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Strategic Account Manager is not a STEM-designated occupation, so it does not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You'll have a standard 12-month OPT period to work in this role. Planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline from day one is important, since the April lottery deadline is firm and cannot be extended retroactively.
What degree fields support OPT eligibility for Strategic Account Manager positions?
Business administration, marketing, communications, management information systems, and economics are the most common qualifying fields. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree, so the closer your coursework aligns with client relationship management, sales strategy, or business development, the stronger your eligibility case. Some employers may also accept degrees in psychology or organizational behavior for enterprise-facing roles.
How do I find Strategic Account Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search platforms built specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate lists Strategic Account Manager roles from companies actively willing to hire F-1 OPT candidates, saving you the time of filtering out employers who won't engage with international students. Applying through a targeted source also signals to employers that you understand the sponsorship process.