Procurement Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Procurement Coordinator 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 this title, making it a viable path for international candidates with the right credentials.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position supports the Buyer by performing item set-up. The position is responsible for the purchase order process and accountable for inventory analysis, reporting and product flow execution which meets the needs of the Stores with the right product in the right place and at the right time, while optimizing (minimizing) inventory dollars and (maximizing) inventory turns without jeopardizing Store operations. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting and executing the preparation of bid documents, follow-up with vendor or requester to verify ship dates, item amounts, specifications, price and other related information under the direction of Procurement management.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Accountable for Demand Forecasting, Fulfillment and Allocation at the store/DC/item level including the Order Creation and Order Groups, Replenishment method, Inventory deployment strategy within Spend (receipt and inventory plans), Identify and resolve product flow issues including competitive response and Procurement mailbox.
- Responsible for past, current, and future trend analysis; Responsible to work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts and timelines, claims and recalls.
- Supplier collaboration to drive fill rates and on-time measures; Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately including procurement mailbox and remedy resolution.
- Manage product lifecycles: new item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, end of life recommendation / analysis.
- Lead the creation and release of purchase orders.
- Expedites shipments of Packaging and Supplies as needed for timely deliveries.
- Validation and maintenance of new item information.
- Communicates with Buyers, Stores, Vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues.
- As appropriate, set system parameters to support plan-o-gram set, store inventory, order book, and Additional Quantity / Exception Order limits.
- Responsible to adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow.
- Accountable for various responsibilities to the distribution facilities using established process and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product life cycle and recalls.
- Manages category transitions by ensuring appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams. Executes clear strategy for new and discontinued products.
- Manages all replenishment allocation parameters including identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Appropriately responds to store issues (Remedy) as it relates to product flow and supply, using established guidelines and processes.
- Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new store opening order to arrive at turnkey for all new store openings and maintain new store guidelines and processes.
- Conducts store visits identifying category gaps/planogram issues/resolution and vendor gaps.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You'll Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 1-2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
- Function well in teams and able to work effectively on individual and team assignments.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possesses strong prioritization.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of the procurement and supply chain processes.
- Office computer skills.
- Good time management and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to gather and interpret data in various formats.
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position supports the Buyer by performing item set-up. The position is responsible for the purchase order process and accountable for inventory analysis, reporting and product flow execution which meets the needs of the Stores with the right product in the right place and at the right time, while optimizing (minimizing) inventory dollars and (maximizing) inventory turns without jeopardizing Store operations. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting and executing the preparation of bid documents, follow-up with vendor or requester to verify ship dates, item amounts, specifications, price and other related information under the direction of Procurement management.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Accountable for Demand Forecasting, Fulfillment and Allocation at the store/DC/item level including the Order Creation and Order Groups, Replenishment method, Inventory deployment strategy within Spend (receipt and inventory plans), Identify and resolve product flow issues including competitive response and Procurement mailbox.
- Responsible for past, current, and future trend analysis; Responsible to work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts and timelines, claims and recalls.
- Supplier collaboration to drive fill rates and on-time measures; Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately including procurement mailbox and remedy resolution.
- Manage product lifecycles: new item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, end of life recommendation / analysis.
- Lead the creation and release of purchase orders.
- Expedites shipments of Packaging and Supplies as needed for timely deliveries.
- Validation and maintenance of new item information.
- Communicates with Buyers, Stores, Vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues.
- As appropriate, set system parameters to support plan-o-gram set, store inventory, order book, and Additional Quantity / Exception Order limits.
- Responsible to adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow.
- Accountable for various responsibilities to the distribution facilities using established process and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product life cycle and recalls.
- Manages category transitions by ensuring appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams. Executes clear strategy for new and discontinued products.
- Manages all replenishment allocation parameters including identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Appropriately responds to store issues (Remedy) as it relates to product flow and supply, using established guidelines and processes.
- Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new store opening order to arrive at turnkey for all new store openings and maintain new store guidelines and processes.
- Conducts store visits identifying category gaps/planogram issues/resolution and vendor gaps.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You'll Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 1-2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
- Function well in teams and able to work effectively on individual and team assignments.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possesses strong prioritization.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of the procurement and supply chain processes.
- Office computer skills.
- Good time management and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to gather and interpret data in various formats.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Procurement Coordinator roles aren't automatically classified as specialty occupations. Document how your degree in supply chain management, business administration, or logistics directly maps to your day-to-day duties, since USCIS scrutinizes whether a specific degree is truly required.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your job title and work location before your offer letter is drafted. If the employer's offer falls below Level I or II, the LCA certification will reflect that discrepancy, which can complicate the filing.
Target employers with PERM-eligible supply chains
Large manufacturers, hospital systems, and federal contractors often need permanent procurement staff and are more likely to sponsor green cards through PERM. Roles managing recurring vendor relationships or government procurement contracts tend to satisfy the PERM requirement of ongoing, full-time need.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's job board to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for procurement roles. Targeting companies that have already sponsored this title reduces the risk of employers who don't understand the sponsorship process or won't cover the filing costs.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If your supply chain or business degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service. A three-year bachelor's degree from many countries can still satisfy USCIS requirements, but you need documentation confirming U.S. equivalency before the I-129 is filed.
Clarify cost responsibility during the offer stage
H-1B filing fees are legally the employer's obligation for certain components, but attorney fees and premium processing are often negotiated. Ask HR explicitly which costs they cover before signing, since procurement roles in smaller companies sometimes have less established sponsorship budgets than large corporations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like supply chain management, business administration, or operations, it can qualify. Generic coordinator titles that accept any degree or equivalent experience are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job posting language matters significantly.
Which visa types are realistic for international Procurement Coordinator candidates?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored full-time roles, requiring a specialty occupation finding and a lottery selection. Canadian and Mexican nationals with a business degree may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA Management Consultant category, though that classification requires careful job duty framing. F-1 students in supply chain or business programs can work in procurement roles on OPT or STEM OPT if the degree aligns.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Procurement Coordinator?
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or operations management is the standard credential employers cite in LCA filings for this title. Some employers also accept degrees in finance or industrial engineering if the role involves contract analysis or vendor cost modeling. O*NET lists this occupation as typically requiring a bachelor's degree, which supports the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find procurement employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for procurement roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the process. Employers in healthcare supply chains, aerospace manufacturing, and federal contracting tend to sponsor more consistently than small distributors or retail procurement teams.
Can I get a green card as a Procurement Coordinator?
Yes, through the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires at least two years of relevant experience and employer sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. The employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Procurement coordinators in specialized industries like pharmaceuticals or defense contracting often have stronger PERM cases due to niche vendor or regulatory compliance requirements.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Procurement Coordinator 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.