Commodity Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Commodity Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and international candidates with procurement or strategic sourcing backgrounds are regularly hired across manufacturing, defense, and technology industries.
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Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing and executing supply and/or vendor management strategies for specific commodities, which ensure appropriate product quality and enhance the company's ability to ship on time while reducing total cost and lead-time.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development for supply strategies for each assigned commodity.
- Seeks solutions to minimize routine purchase transactions.
- Plays a key role in strategic cost management initiatives.
- Prepares analysis and plans for negotiations; leads in negotiation involving critical suppliers.
- Develops contracts and supply agreements that protect the company from excess inventory, insufficient supply, unfavorable payment terms, hidden costs and supplier non-conformance.
- Has a thorough understanding of assigned commodities including manufacturing processes, applications, global supply status, price trends, cost drivers and product migration paths.
- Identifies potential disruption in the supply chain due to changes in supplier's business including their strategic direction, operating results, technical capabilities and overall performance.
- Continuously seeks to reduce waste in every activity and supplier related process or transaction he/she is involved in.
- Purchase and/or contracts for materials and services in accordance with company established practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with vendors.
- Exercises the appropriate controls related to the legal aspects of purchasing.
- Will oversee the activities of the buyers and senior buyers on his/her commodity team.
- Works with the Materials Manager and QA to maintain and implement an annual supplier audit campaign consistent with requirements for FDA and ISO 9000.
BUDGET MANAGED (if applicable): N/A
INTERNAL NETWORKING/KEY RELATIONSHIPS: To be determined based on department needs
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES: Effective interpersonal skills
MIN KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
- BS degree in business or engineering.
- ISM (NAPM) certification preferred.
- Demonstrated record of cost reduction.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain management strategies and concepts.
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY: Required: no
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: <5% of time
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $135,000.00 to $165,000.00. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
INTRODUCTION
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing and executing supply and/or vendor management strategies for specific commodities, which ensure appropriate product quality and enhance the company's ability to ship on time while reducing total cost and lead-time.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development for supply strategies for each assigned commodity.
- Seeks solutions to minimize routine purchase transactions.
- Plays a key role in strategic cost management initiatives.
- Prepares analysis and plans for negotiations; leads in negotiation involving critical suppliers.
- Develops contracts and supply agreements that protect the company from excess inventory, insufficient supply, unfavorable payment terms, hidden costs and supplier non-conformance.
- Has a thorough understanding of assigned commodities including manufacturing processes, applications, global supply status, price trends, cost drivers and product migration paths.
- Identifies potential disruption in the supply chain due to changes in supplier's business including their strategic direction, operating results, technical capabilities and overall performance.
- Continuously seeks to reduce waste in every activity and supplier related process or transaction he/she is involved in.
- Purchase and/or contracts for materials and services in accordance with company established practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with vendors.
- Exercises the appropriate controls related to the legal aspects of purchasing.
- Will oversee the activities of the buyers and senior buyers on his/her commodity team.
- Works with the Materials Manager and QA to maintain and implement an annual supplier audit campaign consistent with requirements for FDA and ISO 9000.
BUDGET MANAGED (if applicable): N/A
INTERNAL NETWORKING/KEY RELATIONSHIPS: To be determined based on department needs
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES: Effective interpersonal skills
MIN KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
- BS degree in business or engineering.
- ISM (NAPM) certification preferred.
- Demonstrated record of cost reduction.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain management strategies and concepts.
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY: Required: no
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: <5% of time
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $135,000.00 to $165,000.00. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Commodity Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Commodity Manager roles require a directly related degree to satisfy H-1B specialty occupation standards. A supply chain, industrial engineering, or business degree maps clearly. A general studies or unrelated degree creates RFE risk, so document any bridging coursework before applying.
Target NAICS codes that file LCAs
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor manufacturers file LCAs for Commodity Manager roles most consistently. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data by job title to identify active sponsors before you apply, not after you get an offer.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Commodity Manager in your target metro before salary discussions. Employers must certify wages at least at Level I; negotiating below that level forces an amended LCA and delays your start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter Commodity Manager openings on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this role. Targeting companies that have sponsored before cuts wasted applications to employers who've never navigated the H-1B process for procurement titles.
Prepare a commodity portfolio before interviews
Sponsoring employers for this role run extended hiring processes because immigration costs are significant. Bring documented examples of spend under management, supplier negotiations led, and cost-reduction outcomes. Quantified results accelerate internal approval to extend a sponsored offer.
Clarify PERM implications at the offer stage
If you're on OPT or nearing H-1B cap season, ask whether the employer is willing to file PERM concurrently with or shortly after your H-1B petition. Starting PERM early protects your priority date and matters if your country of birth has EB-2 or EB-3 backlog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commodity Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Commodity Manager is a specialty occupation under H-1B requirements because the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or a directly related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Roles that accept any degree, regardless of field, can face specialty occupation challenges during adjudication.
Which visa types are realistic for international Commodity Managers?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored full-time roles. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession such as engineer or management consultant, though Commodity Manager is not a named TN category and requires careful framing. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT cover pre-graduation and post-graduation periods for students. E-3 visa applies only to Australian nationals in specialty occupations.
What degree do employers expect for a sponsored Commodity Manager position?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, or industrial engineering. Some defense and manufacturing firms accept mechanical or systems engineering degrees paired with sourcing experience. A degree in an unrelated field increases RFE risk on the H-1B specialty occupation determination, so candidates with non-business degrees should document how their coursework directly relates to the commodity management function.
How do I find Commodity Manager jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Commodity Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have navigated the LCA and H-1B filing process for this title before. Applying to employers with no prior sponsorship track record for procurement roles significantly increases the chance the offer falls through during the immigration process.
Does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Commodity Manager?
Yes. H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, with 65,000 regular slots and 20,000 additional slots for candidates with a U.S. master's degree or higher. Selection is not guaranteed regardless of employer size or role criticality. Candidates who aren't selected can remain on OPT if eligible, pursue cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, or reregister in the following year's lottery. USCIS has changed the selection rules recently, so check current guidance before your employer files.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commodity Manager 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.