Supply Engineering Team Lead

Crystalia Glass•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Crystalia Glass LLC is seeking an experienced Supply Engineering Team Lead to join their growing Supply Engineering team. This on-site leadership position in Brooklyn, New York, will focus on scaling operations, optimizing supply processes, and leading a team of four Supply Engineers. The role involves approximately 80% team leadership and process improvement, and 20% hands-on supply engineering activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient procurement operations, developing internal processes, and maintaining strong supplier relationships globally.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.