Supply Engineering Team Lead

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure procurement documentation and component orders are completed before production and container arrivals.
• Source, evaluate, and develop relationships with suppliers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Manage purchasing activities for production, warehouse, and installation operations.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, logistics, and delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization.
• Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, Warehouse, and Installation teams.
• Support engineering changes, material substitutions, and procurement planning.
• Provide procurement expertise, material recommendations, and pricing information for projects.
• Ensure purchased materials meet project specifications and technical documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Supply Engineers.
• Assign tasks, prioritize workloads, and monitor project deadlines.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Review procurement documentation, material lists, and purchase orders prepared by the team.
• Support engineers with complex sourcing challenges and supplier escalations.
• Cookordination procurement activities with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize procurement workflows.
• 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 Russian.
• Freshman 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.