Supply Engineering Team Lead

Crystalia Glass LLC

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bi-weekly payroll

PTO 5 days (year 1)

PTO 15 days (year 2+)

Sick leave 6 days

Protected time off 32 hours

Job summary

Crystalia Glass LLC in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an experienced Supply Engineering Team Lead to scale operations, optimize procurement processes, and lead a four-person team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will balance 80% leadership and 20% hands-on sourcing, coordinating with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Warehouse to ensure on-time material availability, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
3+ years in procurement or supply engineering roles.
Experience leading a small team and coordinating with multiple departments.
Experience with international suppliers (US, Europe, Middle East, Asia).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering docs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and common productivity tools.
Fluent English; additional Russian is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of four Supply Engineers and assign tasks.
Coordinate procurement activities, plan material lists, and manage supplier relationships.
Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Warehouse to support projects.
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous procurement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Reading drawings

AutoCAD

English

Russian

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ClickUp

Google Workspace

PDF tools

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. 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.