Supply Engineering Team Lead

Crystalia Glass; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid vacation days (first year)

15 paid vacation days (from year 2)

Paid Sick Leave: 5 days/year

Protected Time Off: 32 hours/year

Job summary

Crystalia Glass LLC, a U.S.-based glass solutions provider, is expanding its Supply Engineering team and seeking a Team Lead to scale operations. You will lead a four-person team, balance planning with hands-on procurement, and strengthen supplier networks across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

The role emphasizes team leadership (80%) with hands-on procurement support during peak workloads. Strong communication, planning, and process improvement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Procurement Engineer, Supply Engineer, or similar role on the US market.
• Proven track record in procurement, sourcing, and import/export of engineering materials.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience with supplier management across international markets.
• Fluent English; Russian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Launch production by coordinating glass orders and ensuring material availability.
• Plan inventory levels and forecast procurement needs.
• Review drawings and specs to prepare material lists.
• Verify dimensions, finishes, and quality before orders.
• Track procurement changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Reading drawings

AutoCAD

MS Office / Google Workspace

PDF tools

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PDF tools

ClickUp

Job 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.