Supply Engineering Team Lead

About the role

The Supply Engineering Team Lead will report directly to the Chief Technical Officer and lead a team of four Supply Engineers. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on team leadership, coordination, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration, while 20% involves hands‑on supply engineering activities to support the team during peak workload, employee absences, or complex projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient procurement operations, developing internal processes, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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
• Coordinate 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

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within the glass, glazing systems, architectural hardware, or closely related industries
• 3+ years of people management experience, including direct leadership of procurement, sourcing, or supply teams
• Proven experience building or scaling a procurement/sourcing function from scratch, including processes, workflows, supplier management standards, reporting, KPIs, and team structure
• Experience designing and implementing procurement processes, policies, and operating procedures across the full purchasing cycle
• Strong experience working with international suppliers and markets, ideally across multiple regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America
• Hands‑on experience with sourcing and procurement of glass, glazing components, aluminum or steel systems, architectural hardware, fittings, accessories, or other closely related materials
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, pricing, lead times, quality issues, and supply risks
• Experience with international logistics, import/export, customs, and cross‑border procurement
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Experience implementing or improving procurement tools, task management systems, reporting, and cross‑functional workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PDF tools
• Fluent English is a must
• Fluent Russian will be a plus
• 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

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