Supply Engineering Team Lead
Crystalia Glass LLC
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**Crystalia Glass LLC**
is a U.S.-based manufacturer and provider of premium custom glass solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. For more than 9 years, we have operated as a full-cycle company, managing every stage of the process—from design and manufacturing to sales, delivery, and installation. With production facilities in both the United States and Europe, we deliver high-quality solutions to customers across the U.S.
As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our Supply Engineering team and are looking for an experienced
**Supply Engineering Team Lead**
to help scale our operations, optimize supply processes, and lead a high-performing team.
****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.
**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**
****2. Supplier management****
****3. Cross-functional collaboration****
****4. 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
- 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
****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
- Monday-Friday
- Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
**Benefits**
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid Time Off:
- 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
is a U.S.-based manufacturer and provider of premium custom glass solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. For more than 9 years, we have operated as a full-cycle company, managing every stage of the process—from design and manufacturing to sales, delivery, and installation. With production facilities in both the United States and Europe, we deliver high-quality solutions to customers across the U.S.
As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our Supply Engineering team and are looking for an experienced
**Supply Engineering Team Lead**
to help scale our operations, optimize supply processes, and lead a high-performing team.
****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.
**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**
****2. Supplier management****
****3. Cross-functional collaboration****
****4. 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
- 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
****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
- Monday-Friday
- Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
**Benefits**
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid Time Off:
- 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
