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Strategic Business Development jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization, which most established companies can do without H-1B visa sponsorship during your OPT period. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree is in a qualifying field like data analytics, computer science, or economics, giving you up to three years to build your career in 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 in Strategic Business Development
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your OPT start date and remaining authorization window in your first message. Business development hiring moves fast, and clarity on your timeline prevents wasted interviews and builds trust with hiring managers early in the process.
Target companies with international revenue
Companies operating across borders already understand work authorization complexity. If a firm has international clients, global partnerships, or cross-border sales teams, they're far more likely to be comfortable hiring and eventually sponsoring an OPT employee in a BD role.
Quantify pipeline and revenue impact on your resume
Business development hires are judged on commercial outcomes. Include specific metrics like deals closed, partnerships initiated, or revenue contributed. Concrete numbers make your profile harder to pass over, even when employers weigh your authorization status alongside other candidates.
Pursue STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
Degrees in data analytics, economics, finance, or computer science often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed, which meaningfully reduces friction during the hiring conversation.
Focus on mid-sized companies, not just large enterprises
Mid-sized companies in growth mode often have the most urgent BD needs and fewer bureaucratic layers around hiring decisions. They're more likely to move quickly, sponsor OPT, and offer real responsibility rather than placing you on a structured rotation program.
Position yourself around a specific vertical or market
Generic BD candidates are easy to pass over. Specializing in a vertical, such as SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, or supply chain, makes you a more compelling hire. Employers in those spaces see your domain knowledge as reducing onboarding time and increasing early impact.
Strategic Business Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in Strategic Business Development on OPT?
Yes. Strategic Business Development roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Your degree doesn't need to say 'business development' exactly, but there must be a clear connection between your academic background and the role's core responsibilities, such as strategy, analysis, market research, or commercial operations.
Does my degree need to match the business development role for OPT eligibility?
It needs to be reasonably related, not identical. A business, economics, marketing, or management degree has a straightforward connection to BD work. Engineering or computer science degrees can also qualify if the role involves technical product sales or technology partnerships. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether a specific position meets the relatedness requirement before you accept an offer.
How do I find Strategic Business Development jobs that support OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers already open to hiring on OPT. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues deep in the interview process.
Does a STEM degree help me get a longer OPT period for BD roles?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, economics, or engineering, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Many business development roles, particularly in technology companies, can qualify under STEM OPT if your employer enrolls in E-Verify and the job involves analytical or technical components.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one BD job to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must update your employer information with your DSO and ensure the new role still relates to your field of study. There's no grace period for job changes during OPT the way there is for unemployment, so timing matters. Starting the update process with your DSO as soon as you accept a new offer reduces any gaps in authorization.