Commodity Buyer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Commodity Buyer roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship straightforward for candidates with a business, supply chain, or economics degree. Many procurement teams at manufacturing, retail, and energy companies file LCAs annually, giving international candidates a real pipeline into sponsored positions.
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SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Description
SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II
Basic Purpose
To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
- Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
- Manage schedules for new production launches.
- Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
- Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
- Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
- Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
- Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
- Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3-5 years related component buyer experience.
- Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Commodity Buyer Jobs
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Commodity Buyer roles require a directly related bachelor's degree, typically in supply chain, business, economics, or engineering, to meet the specialty occupation threshold. Pull your transcript and confirm your major maps clearly to procurement or sourcing before you apply.
Target industries with repeat LCA filers
Manufacturing, energy, retail, and aerospace companies file LCAs for Commodity Buyer roles most consistently. Focus your search on employers in those sectors who have active procurement teams, not one-off hiring managers filling a single gap.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for procurement and sourcing roles. Filtering your search this way cuts out companies that express openness to sponsorship in job postings but have never actually filed.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Purchasing Agents occupation category before negotiations so you know the floor.
Clarify commodity category specialization early
Direct materials buyers in automotive or semiconductor supply chains command different wage levels and attract different sponsors than indirect or MRO buyers. Naming your commodity category precisely in your resume helps USCIS reviewers confirm specialty occupation faster during adjudication.
Anticipate the LCA posting requirement at your worksite
Once your employer files your LCA, they must post a public notice at your physical work location for ten consecutive business days. If your role is hybrid or multi-site, confirm with HR which worksite address goes on the LCA before the petition is submitted to USCIS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commodity Buyer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, business, economics, or engineering. Generic buyer roles that accept any degree may face a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job description needs to tie the degree requirement directly to the technical complexity of the commodity category being managed.
Which visa types realistically cover Commodity Buyer positions?
The H-1B is the most common path for Commodity Buyers, covering nationals of any country. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role fits the USMCA profession list under Management Consultant or related categories. All three require the role to meet specialty occupation standards.
How do I find Commodity Buyer jobs where employers have actually sponsored before?
Browse Commodity Buyer listings on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified sponsorship history so you're not applying to companies that claim openness but have never filed. Focus your outreach on procurement departments at companies with active supply chain operations, since those teams hire repeatedly and understand the LCA and H-1B process.
Does my employer need to do anything with DOL before filing my H-1B petition?
Yes. Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before USCIS will accept the H-1B petition. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and requires a ten-day public posting at your worksite. USCIS won't adjudicate the I-129 petition without an already-certified LCA attached.
Can a Commodity Buyer role support a green card application?
Yes, most Commodity Buyer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, and some senior roles with advanced degrees may qualify under EB-2. Your employer typically sponsors through the PERM labor certification process, which requires DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers were available. Candidates from India and China face significant priority date backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commodity Buyer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.