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Be a part of a global mobility company's new project which uses not only automotive technology but aerospace technologies as well. Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. locating its branch in California and North Carolina, is currently taking on the challenge of developing eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) technology as an entirely new form of mobility. This is the joint program between the teams in USA and in Japan. We are currently in the stage of fundamental technology research, including the development of a prototype. The role associated with this position is to contribute to the success of the program from a procurement perspective. It entails formulating supply chain strategies aligned with the program's current status and plans, while simultaneously driving the practical operations required to implement them.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead procurement and supply chain activities for Honda's eVTOL Proof of Concept aircraft development by driving supplier engagement and alignment from early sourcing through contract execution. In this role, you will manage and track supplier development progress to ensure key program milestones are achieved while fostering strong supplier relationships. Additionally, you will develop and execute supply chain strategies that support the transition from research and development to production, ensuring scalability and operational readiness. To maximize investment efficiency and overall value, you will establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships and continuously evaluate sourcing opportunities. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to define, implement, and optimize processes for parts procurement and supplier management, enabling effective cross-functional execution and long-term program success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day procurement activities to support Honda eVTOL Proof of Concept aircraft development in close collaboration with engineering and project management team
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, schedule, and quality
- Manage supplier deliverables and parts deliveries in alignment with program schedules
- Proactively mitigate project and business risks through close communication with project leadership
- Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams
- Monitor supplier milestones, deliverables, and risks, and drive timely issue resolution
- Provide guidance and direction to suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives
- Provide leadership and direction to SCM team members
- Allocate work assignments and provide guidance to ensure effective execution of procurement activities
- Develop and implement Supply Chain and Procurement processes, tools, and governance to support program execution and organizational growth
- Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies to support the transition from R&D to production
- Define sourcing strategies aligned with prototype development and certification schedules
- Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation strategies
- Build and maintain a scalable and high-performing supplier ecosystem
- Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities
Key Competencies
- Flexibility: Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving R&D environment
- Dual-mode thinking: Ability to balance agility and rigor depending on the development phase and context
- Communication: Ability to communicate procurement and governance requirements in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner
- Builder mindset: Proactive and hands-on approach to creating processes, systems, and team capabilities
- Strategic perspective: Ability to think broadly and consider long-term organizational and team impact
- Teamwork: Ability to build trust and foster collaboration across teams
- Respect and professionalism: Demonstrates respect for colleagues and contributes to a positive team environment
- Analytical capability: Strong strategic and logical thinking skills
- Judgment under uncertainty: Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management
- 10+ years' professional experience in Aerospace Industry Procurement & Supply Chain
- Experience in R&D or fundamental research program is preferred
- Working experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
- Full time on-site work (Greensboro, NC)
- Need to lift, push, and pull 25-50lbs. of goods frequently
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work with Engineering and Manufacturing design drawings and technical documents
- Strong understanding of Aerospace Parts and FAA Conformity Requirements
- Proficient with Computer based Systems and MS Office products
DESIRED START DATE 7/6/2026
POSITION KEYWORDS
Supply Chain Management, eVTOL, Aero Industry, Procurement
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of a global mobility company's new project which uses not only automotive technology but aerospace technologies as well. Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. locating its branch in California and North Carolina, is currently taking on the challenge of developing eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) technology as an entirely new form of mobility. This is the joint program between the teams in USA and in Japan. We are currently in the stage of fundamental technology research, including the development of a prototype. The role associated with this position is to contribute to the success of the program from a procurement perspective. It entails formulating supply chain strategies aligned with the program's current status and plans, while simultaneously driving the practical operations required to implement them.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead procurement and supply chain activities for Honda's eVTOL Proof of Concept aircraft development by driving supplier engagement and alignment from early sourcing through contract execution. In this role, you will manage and track supplier development progress to ensure key program milestones are achieved while fostering strong supplier relationships. Additionally, you will develop and execute supply chain strategies that support the transition from research and development to production, ensuring scalability and operational readiness. To maximize investment efficiency and overall value, you will establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships and continuously evaluate sourcing opportunities. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to define, implement, and optimize processes for parts procurement and supplier management, enabling effective cross-functional execution and long-term program success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day procurement activities to support Honda eVTOL Proof of Concept aircraft development in close collaboration with engineering and project management team
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal cost, schedule, and quality
- Manage supplier deliverables and parts deliveries in alignment with program schedules
- Proactively mitigate project and business risks through close communication with project leadership
- Manage supplier performance and development progress in close coordination with Engineering and Project Management teams
- Monitor supplier milestones, deliverables, and risks, and drive timely issue resolution
- Provide guidance and direction to suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives
- Provide leadership and direction to SCM team members
- Allocate work assignments and provide guidance to ensure effective execution of procurement activities
- Develop and implement Supply Chain and Procurement processes, tools, and governance to support program execution and organizational growth
- Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies to support the transition from R&D to production
- Define sourcing strategies aligned with prototype development and certification schedules
- Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation strategies
- Build and maintain a scalable and high-performing supplier ecosystem
- Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities
Key Competencies
- Flexibility: Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving R&D environment
- Dual-mode thinking: Ability to balance agility and rigor depending on the development phase and context
- Communication: Ability to communicate procurement and governance requirements in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner
- Builder mindset: Proactive and hands-on approach to creating processes, systems, and team capabilities
- Strategic perspective: Ability to think broadly and consider long-term organizational and team impact
- Teamwork: Ability to build trust and foster collaboration across teams
- Respect and professionalism: Demonstrates respect for colleagues and contributes to a positive team environment
- Analytical capability: Strong strategic and logical thinking skills
- Judgment under uncertainty: Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management
- 10+ years' professional experience in Aerospace Industry Procurement & Supply Chain
- Experience in R&D or fundamental research program is preferred
- Working experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
- Full time on-site work (Greensboro, NC)
- Need to lift, push, and pull 25-50lbs. of goods frequently
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work with Engineering and Manufacturing design drawings and technical documents
- Strong understanding of Aerospace Parts and FAA Conformity Requirements
- Proficient with Computer based Systems and MS Office products
DESIRED START DATE 7/6/2026
POSITION KEYWORDS
Supply Chain Management, eVTOL, Aero Industry, Procurement
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
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Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, and technology consistently sponsor Supply Chain Leads. These industries file high volumes of H-1B LCAs for operations roles, signaling genuine sponsorship infrastructure rather than one-off exceptions.
Align your degree field to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for supply chain roles. A degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research maps cleanly. General business degrees require stronger documentation from your employer.
Highlight systems experience in your application
Employers sponsoring Supply Chain Leads typically need ERP proficiency, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Demonstrating hands-on systems experience makes you a stronger candidate and reinforces the technical, specialized nature of the role.
Understand the LCA process before your interview
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before sponsoring your H-1B. Knowing this signals genuine immigration awareness and helps you ask informed questions about the sponsorship timeline during negotiations.
Australian nationals should specifically target E-3 sponsors
The E-3 visa has no lottery and far less competition than the H-1B. Many employers unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship will proceed once HR confirms the streamlined process, it requires an LCA and a consular interview, nothing more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supply Chain Lead roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Most do, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research, be a minimum requirement for the position. Roles where any business degree suffices face higher scrutiny. Employers with strong job descriptions specifying technical degree requirements have significantly better approval outcomes.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Supply Chain Leads?
H-1B visa is the most common pathway, used by large manufacturers, retailers, and tech companies. Australian nationals have access to the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely and processes through a consular interview. L-1 visa transfers are an option if you're already working for a multinational employer overseas in a comparable role and relocating to a U.S. office.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for supply chain roles compared to tech jobs?
Approval rates for supply chain and operations roles are generally solid when the degree-to-job match is clear, but these roles do face more RFE risk than software engineering positions because USCIS occasionally questions whether the role requires a specific degree field. Employers with prior LCA filings for similar titles and well-documented job requirements tend to see fewer challenges.
Can I find Supply Chain Lead jobs that sponsor visas without cold outreach to every employer?
Yes. Migrate Mate lists Supply Chain Lead roles specifically from employers open to visa sponsorship, so you're not filtering through hundreds of postings to find the ones that will actually consider international candidates. Focusing your applications on verified sponsoring employers dramatically improves your response rate and saves time during a job search.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree qualify me for an E-3 or H-1B as a Supply Chain Lead?
Generally yes. USCIS and the State Department both recognize Australian three-year bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for visa purposes, provided the degree is in a relevant field. You may be asked to provide a credential evaluation confirming equivalency, particularly if your degree title doesn't map obviously to supply chain or operations. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency resolves most questions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Supply Chain Lead 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.