Procurement Agent Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Procurement Agent roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics regularly file Labor Condition Applications for these roles. No annual lottery applies to cap-exempt employers, but most candidates enter the standard H-1B pool.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 102860
Job Category: Procurement
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
The Senior Procurement Agent is involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of all purchasing packages and relates to the acquisition of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction management. Purchasing interfaces primarily with Engineering and aligns its activities with Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Site Materials Control, Project Controls and Construction.
The Senior Procurement Agent is experienced in the discipline of materials/equipment acquisition including the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials for projects and carries out the “Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of all purchase orders (local and international) in accordance with the project requirements. The Purchasing lead is the owner of the purchasing process from the planning/initiation stage to close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing purchasing procedures and templates/documents to be used on the project
- Responsible for managing the purchasing team towards the following objectives and deliverables
- Performs purchasing activities:
- Preparation of Bidder’s List for approval
- Liaison with Package Coordinator and other project disciplines to obtain and verify Technical bid documents to ensure that specification are compatible commercial documentation to form a cohesive Bid document
- Preparation of Bid documents, advise on contractual terms and conditions and issuing of Invitation to Bid to the approved Bidders
- Manage the bidding process including technical queries from Bidders and issuance of addenda.
- Prepares and issue purchase orders
- Liaises or participates in discussion with the Client to establish General terms and condition suitable for the project
- Facilitate Purchase order kick off meetings and handover to expediting
- Ensure proper control and methodology of contractual change notice to Purchase Order
- Revision, claims and/or back charges in accordance with appropriate terms and conditions
- Ensures proper process of Progress Payment validation process in support to accounting for payment approval
- Manages bonds/guarantees
- Ensures that all purchase orders are closed out in accordance with project specific procedures/requirements
- Performs award and administration of purchase orders in accordance with applicable legislation relating to corporation, taxation, custom duties and importation laws.
General Managerial Duties:
- Provide supervision, training and assistance of team members
- Allocates assignments (packages) and tasks to purchasing agents and purchasing administrators
- Where mandated, participates in Package kick-off meetings (e.g. for major and/or critical equipment packages)
- Conducts regular team meetings to discuss status quo and any issues within the group
- Provides individual support to purchasing agents to resolve major problematic issues (performance, cost, etc.) arising from the vendor’s end
- Liaises with procurement manager to discuss performance appraisals/issues
- Provides updates and reporting to Project Procurement Manager/Materials Manager on procurement performance metrics such as cost, negotiated savings, low cost country sourcing and schedule
- Facilitates communication within project
- Assists the procurement Manager/Materials Manager with resource planning, specifically with regards to staffing purchasing personnel
- Conducts meetings with project team to ensure awards are made in time, when needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Diligent work ethic
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 plus years’ experience in business or technical field
- Business ethics
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 102860
Job Category: Procurement
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
The Senior Procurement Agent is involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of all purchasing packages and relates to the acquisition of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction management. Purchasing interfaces primarily with Engineering and aligns its activities with Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Site Materials Control, Project Controls and Construction.
The Senior Procurement Agent is experienced in the discipline of materials/equipment acquisition including the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials for projects and carries out the “Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of all purchase orders (local and international) in accordance with the project requirements. The Purchasing lead is the owner of the purchasing process from the planning/initiation stage to close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing purchasing procedures and templates/documents to be used on the project
- Responsible for managing the purchasing team towards the following objectives and deliverables
- Performs purchasing activities:
- Preparation of Bidder’s List for approval
- Liaison with Package Coordinator and other project disciplines to obtain and verify Technical bid documents to ensure that specification are compatible commercial documentation to form a cohesive Bid document
- Preparation of Bid documents, advise on contractual terms and conditions and issuing of Invitation to Bid to the approved Bidders
- Manage the bidding process including technical queries from Bidders and issuance of addenda.
- Prepares and issue purchase orders
- Liaises or participates in discussion with the Client to establish General terms and condition suitable for the project
- Facilitate Purchase order kick off meetings and handover to expediting
- Ensure proper control and methodology of contractual change notice to Purchase Order
- Revision, claims and/or back charges in accordance with appropriate terms and conditions
- Ensures proper process of Progress Payment validation process in support to accounting for payment approval
- Manages bonds/guarantees
- Ensures that all purchase orders are closed out in accordance with project specific procedures/requirements
- Performs award and administration of purchase orders in accordance with applicable legislation relating to corporation, taxation, custom duties and importation laws.
General Managerial Duties:
- Provide supervision, training and assistance of team members
- Allocates assignments (packages) and tasks to purchasing agents and purchasing administrators
- Where mandated, participates in Package kick-off meetings (e.g. for major and/or critical equipment packages)
- Conducts regular team meetings to discuss status quo and any issues within the group
- Provides individual support to purchasing agents to resolve major problematic issues (performance, cost, etc.) arising from the vendor’s end
- Liaises with procurement manager to discuss performance appraisals/issues
- Provides updates and reporting to Project Procurement Manager/Materials Manager on procurement performance metrics such as cost, negotiated savings, low cost country sourcing and schedule
- Facilitates communication within project
- Assists the procurement Manager/Materials Manager with resource planning, specifically with regards to staffing purchasing personnel
- Conducts meetings with project team to ensure awards are made in time, when needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Diligent work ethic
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 plus years’ experience in business or technical field
- Business ethics
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Procurement Agent Jobs
Frame your degree as directly related
Procurement Agent petitions get scrutinized on specialty occupation grounds. Document how your supply chain, business, or logistics degree maps to your specific job duties. Generic business degrees paired with procurement experience strengthen the case; unrelated degrees weaken it significantly.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Purchasing Agents occupation before your offer conversation so you know what Level I through Level IV wages look like in your metro.
Target manufacturers and hospital systems first
Large manufacturers and hospital systems run centralized procurement teams with dedicated HR and established H-1B filing processes. These employers file annually and already understand the LCA and I-129 workflow, which cuts negotiation time on sponsorship logistics.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for procurement and supply chain roles. That history shows an employer has cleared the DOL certification step before, which matters when you're evaluating whether a company will follow through on sponsorship.
Clarify cap-exempt status with government contractors
Procurement roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government contractors affiliated with cap-exempt entities may allow H-1B filing outside the annual lottery. Ask HR directly whether the entity qualifies before assuming you must wait for the April registration window.
Get the job description audited before PERM
If your employer pursues a green card through PERM labor certification, the posted job description must reflect actual minimum requirements. Inflated requirements, like demanding five years of experience when two years is standard, can trigger a DOL audit and delay your priority date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Agent role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is structured. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Procurement Agent roles tied to supply chain management, logistics, or business administration typically qualify, but generalist purchasing roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable are more likely to face a Request for Evidence. The job description needs to show that a specific degree field is a genuine requirement, not just a preference.
Which visa types realistically cover Procurement Agent roles?
H-1B is the primary option for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate annual cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't require a lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa classification under USMCA does not cover Procurement Agents because the role is not on the USMCA profession list. F-1 students can work in procurement through OPT or STEM OPT if the degree field qualifies.
How do I find procurement employers who have sponsored visas before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for supply chain and procurement roles, searchable by location. That filing history is a practical signal that an employer understands the sponsorship process and has the HR infrastructure to support it, which matters as much as the job itself when you're weighing opportunities.
Can a Procurement Agent role support a green card through PERM?
Yes. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent; EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience and no degree minimum. Most Procurement Agent green cards file under EB-3. The employer must run a PERM labor certification through DOL, advertising the role and demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. India and China nationals face significant priority date backlogs regardless of which EB category applies.
What degree field do I need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Procurement Agent?
Supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering are the fields USCIS most readily accepts for Procurement Agent petitions. O*NET classifies the occupation under a business operations profile, which supports these degree fields. A degree in an unrelated field, even combined with years of procurement experience, makes the specialty occupation argument harder to sustain and raises the risk of an RFE.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Procurement Agent 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.