Global Supply Engineering Team Lead

Crystalia Glass; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/On-site flexibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Crystalia Glass LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium custom glass solutions, is expanding its Supply Engineering team and seeking a Supply Engineering Team Lead to scale operations, optimize procurement, and lead a high-performing group.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role combines 80% leadership and 20% hands-on procurement, coordinating with suppliers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Reading drawings

AutoCAD

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

ClickUp

Russian language

Tools

AutoCAD

ClickUp

PDF tools

Job description

Crystalia Glass LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium custom glass solutions, is expanding its Supply Engineering team and seeking a Supply Engineering Team Lead to scale operations, optimize procurement, and lead a high-performing group.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role combines 80% leadership and 20% hands-on procurement, coordinating with suppliers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.