Supply Engineering Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Supplier management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Team leadership
• Procurement operations
• 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
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers 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

• 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
• Fluent Russian
• Fluent 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
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment