Procurement Category Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Procurement Category Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, tech, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for this title. No lottery-exempt visa applies here, so timing your job search around the H-1B annual cap and selection process matters.
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Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trane Technologies is hiring an International Logistics Procurement Category Manager in Davidson, NC! This is a critical role on our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the assigned category. We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to own the space, strategy, supply base, and performance of our International Logistics Category, and stay current on market trends and conditions in this category.
What you will do:
- Develop category and carrier strategies - implement transportation initiatives aligned with said strategies to secure capacity, improve on-time service and damage claims, deliver cost reduction, and champion sustainability and diversity solutions
- Lead the execution of sourcing activities within assigned mode(s) including improvements to bid schedule, continuous improvement initiatives, supply base rationalization, etc.
- Lead Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with selected partners and evaluate business needs against supplier performance
- Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement projects within committed timelines
- Responsible for managing active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate, as well as investigating, coordinating, and communicating project changes
- Create and conduct presentations for project approvals and recurring status updates
- Partner with International Operations and overseas regional teams to track the performance of contracted providers and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
- Proactively develop contingency plans and escalations and crisis situations
- Manage capacity commitments for the service providers allowing them the proper lead-time to develop surge capacity plans, particularly during peak seasons
- Partner with the SBUs, Regions and International Operations to review/update volume forecasts and manage exceptions
- Perform frequent analysis of modal/carrier spend and performance to benchmark service standards and applicable trends
- Ensure contracted service level agreements and budgeted operating costs are being met
- Collaborate with business partners, including International Operations, to develop corrective action plans that address gaps in performance
- Manage spend forecasting activities and actuals reporting for category: Reconcile discrepancies between the spend plan and actuals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- BA/BS/ME degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
- Minimum 7+ years in the transportation industry with exposure to carrier management, carrier negotiation, and carrier operations for International Modes
- Demonstrated success with transformation change management, structured problem solving, and process thinking
- Experience working with international teams located within multiple geographic regions
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising suppliers/service providers
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing execution thereof
- Experience running large complex cross functional sourcing (bid) projects
- Ability to travel up to 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Competencies:
- Strong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors
- Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies
- Experience with sourcing/rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)
- Possess a strong customer service orientation
- Be a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment
- Have robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels
- Utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges
- Be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver
- Be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously
- Be comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close
- Be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment
- Expertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel
- Foreign Language proficiency a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin)
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$97,406.66 - $135,834.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
BENEFITS
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trane Technologies is hiring an International Logistics Procurement Category Manager in Davidson, NC! This is a critical role on our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the assigned category. We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to own the space, strategy, supply base, and performance of our International Logistics Category, and stay current on market trends and conditions in this category.
What you will do:
- Develop category and carrier strategies - implement transportation initiatives aligned with said strategies to secure capacity, improve on-time service and damage claims, deliver cost reduction, and champion sustainability and diversity solutions
- Lead the execution of sourcing activities within assigned mode(s) including improvements to bid schedule, continuous improvement initiatives, supply base rationalization, etc.
- Lead Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with selected partners and evaluate business needs against supplier performance
- Work with cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement projects within committed timelines
- Responsible for managing active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate, as well as investigating, coordinating, and communicating project changes
- Create and conduct presentations for project approvals and recurring status updates
- Partner with International Operations and overseas regional teams to track the performance of contracted providers and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
- Proactively develop contingency plans and escalations and crisis situations
- Manage capacity commitments for the service providers allowing them the proper lead-time to develop surge capacity plans, particularly during peak seasons
- Partner with the SBUs, Regions and International Operations to review/update volume forecasts and manage exceptions
- Perform frequent analysis of modal/carrier spend and performance to benchmark service standards and applicable trends
- Ensure contracted service level agreements and budgeted operating costs are being met
- Collaborate with business partners, including International Operations, to develop corrective action plans that address gaps in performance
- Manage spend forecasting activities and actuals reporting for category: Reconcile discrepancies between the spend plan and actuals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- BA/BS/ME degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
- Minimum 7+ years in the transportation industry with exposure to carrier management, carrier negotiation, and carrier operations for International Modes
- Demonstrated success with transformation change management, structured problem solving, and process thinking
- Experience working with international teams located within multiple geographic regions
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising suppliers/service providers
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing execution thereof
- Experience running large complex cross functional sourcing (bid) projects
- Ability to travel up to 10%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Competencies:
- Strong business/financial acumen, deep analytical skills, and ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and lay out clear expectations with suppliers and vendors
- Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience driving strategies
- Experience with sourcing/rate management TMS’ preferred (e.g. Transporeon, E2Open, P44)
- Possess a strong customer service orientation
- Be a proactive change agent and demonstrate leadership skills to thrive in a team environment
- Have robust interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence various departments throughout the organization and at multiple management levels
- Utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges
- Be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver
- Be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously
- Be comfortable managing in an ambiguous environment, capable of smart risk taking with ability to close
- Be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment
- Expertise with suite of Microsoft Office tools, including the ability to perform data analysis using MS Excel
- Foreign Language proficiency a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin)
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$97,406.66 - $135,834.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
BENEFITS
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Category Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Procurement Category Manager is not a named specialty occupation by USCIS, so your petition must show your specific degree field directly relates to the role. A supply chain, business, or engineering degree strengthens the connection far more than a general management credential.
Target employers with active LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for procurement and supply chain roles. Employers with recent LCA filings are already comfortable with sponsorship mechanics, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
Before accepting an offer, run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, work location, and experience level. Your employer's LCA must certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your tier, and a below-tier offer can delay or complicate certification.
Highlight category-specific savings in your resume
Procurement roles are easier to sponsor when you can document quantified outcomes tied to a specific category, such as direct materials, logistics, or IT spend. USCIS adjudicators look for evidence the role requires specialized knowledge, and category P&L impact makes that case concretely.
Clarify cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and selection process. Procurement teams at hospitals, public universities, or research labs are worth targeting specifically if you need to avoid cap timing constraints.
Confirm your employer's PERM readiness before accepting
If you plan to pursue a green card through EB-2 or EB-3, ask whether the employer has run PERM labor certifications before. Procurement roles require a full DOL recruitment process, and employers unfamiliar with PERM often underestimate the timeline and documentation burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Category Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, but it requires documentation. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status case by case, and procurement titles can draw scrutiny because the field historically accepted candidates without specific degrees. Your petition needs to show the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as supply chain management, business, finance, or engineering, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which visa types support sponsorship for this role?
The H-1B is the primary path for most candidates. If you hold a TN visa-qualifying Canadian or Mexican citizenship, Procurement Category Manager does not appear on the USMCA profession list, so TN is not available. Australian nationals can explore the E-3 visa, which requires a specialty occupation and an employer-filed LCA but has no lottery. Green card pathways through EB-2 or EB-3 are possible once you have an employer willing to run PERM.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Procurement Category Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for procurement and supply chain roles, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the filing process. This saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting employers who have never sponsored a visa.
Does the complexity of my category portfolio affect my sponsorship case?
Indirectly, yes. If your category covers specialized spend areas, such as semiconductor components, clinical supplies, or aerospace materials, your employer can build a stronger specialty occupation argument by tying your specific degree field to those category requirements. A generic indirect spend role is harder to defend as requiring specialized academic training than a highly technical direct materials category.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new procurement employer mid-process?
Yes. If you're already in H-1B status, your new employer files a transfer petition and you can start work once it's filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL and submit Form I-129 to USCIS. Confirm the new role still meets specialty occupation standards, since a significantly different scope could affect the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Procurement Category 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.