Supply Engineering Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Chief Technical Officer.

• Lead a team of four Supply Engineers.

• Coordinate glass orders and ensure the availability of necessary hardware and materials for production launch.

• Plan inventory levels and forecast procurement requirements.

• Review technical drawings and specifications to create accurate material lists.

• Verify dimensions, finishes, and quality standards prior to order placement.

• Track engineering documentation and procurement modifications throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure that procurement documentation and component orders are finalized before production and container arrivals.

• Source, assess, and cultivate supplier relationships across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines.

• Manage purchasing for production, warehouse, and installation operations.

• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, logistics, and delivery challenges.

• Enhance procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, Warehouse, and Installation teams.

• Support engineering modifications, material substitutions, and procurement planning.

• Provide procurement expertise, material suggestions, and pricing details for projects.

• Ensure purchased materials comply with project specifications and technical documentation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop four Supply Engineers.

• Assign tasks, prioritize workloads, and oversee project deadlines.

• Conduct one-on-one meetings and offer coaching and performance feedback.

• Review procurement documentation, material lists, and purchase orders prepared by the team.

• Assist with complex sourcing challenges and supplier escalations.

• Coordinate procurement activities with internal stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement and optimize procurement workflows.

• Report progress, risks, and operational updates to the Chief Technical Officer.

• Allocate approximately 80% of the role to leadership, coordination, process enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration, and 20% to hands-on supply engineering tasks.

⛳️ 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 experience in people management, including direct leadership of procurement, sourcing, or supply teams.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing or scaling a procurement/sourcing function from the ground up, encompassing processes, workflows, supplier management standards, reporting, KPIs, and team structure.

• Experience in designing and implementing procurement processes, policies, and operating procedures throughout the entire purchasing cycle.

• Strong experience collaborating with international suppliers and markets, particularly across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.

• Hands-on experience in sourcing and procuring glass, glazing components, aluminum or steel systems, architectural hardware, fittings, accessories, or related materials.

• Experience in managing supplier relationships, negotiations, pricing, lead times, quality concerns, and supply risks.

• Familiarity with international logistics, import/export, customs, and cross-border procurement.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Experience in implementing or enhancing procurement tools, task management systems, reporting, and cross-functional workflows.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PDF tools.

• Fluent English is essential.

• Previous professional experience with the U.S. market, including practical procurement/sourcing experience involving U.S.-based suppliers and international markets.

• Fluent Russian is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• 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.

• Opportunity to join a growing U.S.-based company with 9 years of experience in delivering custom glass solutions.

• Chance to take ownership of a key operational function and help shape procurement processes.

• Lead a talented Supply Engineering team and directly influence efficiency, collaboration, and business growth.

• Work closely with executive leadership and impact decisions and process enhancements.

• Collaborate with an international team and establish relationships with suppliers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Professional development in a fast-paced environment.