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Supply Engineering Team Lead

Crystalia Glass

# Supply Engineering Team Lead

> Crystalia Glass · Brazil (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Supply Engineering Section

## 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.

**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**

### **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

  • **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.

## Apply

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