Supply Engineering Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Leverage procurement operations to launch production by coordinating glass orders and ensuring the availability of required hardware and materials.
• Plan inventory levels and forecast procurement needs, review technical drawings and specifications to prepare accurate material lists, verify dimensions, finishes, and quality requirements before placing orders, track engineering documentation and procurement changes throughout the project lifecycle, and ensure procurement documentation and component orders are completed before production and container arrivals.
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules, and monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, logistics, and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, Warehouse, and Installation teams to support engineering changes, material substitutions, and procurement planning, provide procurement expertise, material recommendations, and pricing information for projects, and ensure purchased materials meet project specifications and technical documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Procurement Engineers, assign tasks, prioritize workloads, and monitor project deadlines, conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide coaching and performance feedback, support engineers with complex sourcing challenges and supplier escalations, coordinate procurement activities with internal stakeholders across departments, drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize procurement workflows, and report progress, risks, and operational updates to the Chief Technical Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a Procurement Engineer, Supply Engineer, or in a similar engineering procurement role.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Experience working with suppliers across international markets, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, and import/export of engineering or production materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PDF tools.
• Experience working with task management systems such as ClickUp or similar.
• Freshman-level proficiency in Russian.
• Freshman-level proficiency in English.

Personal Qualities

• Confident and proactive leader.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location

On-site — Brooklyn, New York.
Monday–Friday.
Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Bi-weekly salary payments.
• Paid Time Off: 5 paid vacation days during the first year. 15 paid vacation days annually starting from the second year.
• Paid Sick Leave: 6 days per year.
• Protected Time Off: 32 hours per year.
• Unpaid Time Off: Up to 5 days annually, subject to manager approval.

Why Join Crystalia Glass

Join a growing U.S.-based company with 9 years of experience delivering custom glass solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Take ownership of a key operational function and help shape procurement processes as the company continues to scale.
Lead a talented Supply Engineering team and make a direct impact on efficiency, collaboration, and business growth.
Work closely with executive leadership and have the opportunity to influence decisions and process improvements.
Work on complex, high-quality custom projects for customers across the United States.
Collaborate with an international team and build relationships with suppliers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Grow professionally in a fast-paced environment where your expertise and ideas can make a real difference.