# Supply Engineering Team Lead **Company:** [Crystalia Glass](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/bbhojoErrhT7DRdaCmY3Uj.md) **Location:** New York, United States **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** Technical Operations Department [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/e195c40c-6be0-4011-bd45-17afb372a15b) ## Description **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. This is an on-site leadership position based in **Brooklyn, New York**. ### **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** ### **1\. 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. ### **2\. 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. ### **3\. 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. ### **4\. 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. ## 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. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. ### **Work Location** - **On-site** — Brooklyn, New York. - Monday–Friday. - **Working hours:** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. ## Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience. - Bi-weekly salary payments. - Paid Time Off: 1. 5 paid vacation days during the first year. 2. 15 paid vacation days annually starting from the second year. 3. Paid Sick Leave: 6 days per year. 4. Protected Time Off: 32 hours per year. - Unpaid Time Off: Up to 5 days annually, subject to manager approval. ### **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.