[Hiring] Supply Engineering Team Lead @Crystalia Glass

Role Description

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.

Please note: previous professional experience working with the US market is required for this position. We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on procurement/sourcing experience involving US-based suppliers and international markets.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supplier management
  • 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.
• Cross-functional collaboration
  • 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.
• Team leadership
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Procurement Engineer, Supply Engineer, or in a similar engineering procurement role on the US market.
• 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 English is a must.
• Fluent Russian will be a plus.

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

• Remote or On-site
• Monday–Friday
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 5 paid vacation days during the first year.
• 15 paid vacation days annually starting from the second year.
• Paid Sick Leave: 5 days per year.
• Protected Time Off: 32 hours per year.

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.
• Be part of a full-cycle company managing everything from design and manufacturing to sales, delivery, and installation.
• 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.