Supply Engineering Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Procurement operations:

• - Initiate production by orchestrating glass orders and confirming the availability of necessary hardware and materials.

• - Plan inventory levels and anticipate procurement requirements.

• - Analyze technical drawings and specifications to compile precise material lists.

• - Validate dimensions, finishes, and quality standards prior to placing orders.

• - Monitor engineering documentation and procurement modifications throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Supplier management:

• - Identify, assess, and cultivate relationships with suppliers in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• - Negotiate pricing, payment conditions, and delivery timelines.

• - Oversee purchasing actions for production, warehouse, and installation operations.

• - Evaluate supplier performance and address quality, logistics, and delivery challenges.

• - Discover opportunities for enhancing procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and cost reduction.

• Cross-functional collaboration:

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

• - Assist with engineering changes, material substitutions, and procurement planning.

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

• - Ensure that acquired materials comply with project specifications and technical documentation.

• Team leadership:

• - Direct, mentor, and nurture a team of four Supply Engineers.

• - Allocate tasks, prioritize workloads, and oversee project timelines.

• - Conduct regular one-on-one meetings while providing coaching and performance evaluations.

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

• - Assist engineers with intricate sourcing challenges and supplier escalations.

• - Coordinate procurement activities with internal stakeholders across various departments.

• - Propel continuous improvement initiatives and enhance procurement workflows.

• - Report on 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 comparable engineering procurement role within the U.S. market.

• Prior experience in people management or team leadership.

• Experience collaborating with suppliers in international markets, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Familiarity with procurement, sourcing, and the 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 utilizing task management systems such as ClickUp or analogous platforms.

• Fluent English is a requirement.

• Fluent Russian is advantageous.

🏝️ 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.

• 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 contribute to the evolution of procurement processes as the company scales.

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

• Work closely with executive leadership and have the opportunity to shape decisions and process enhancements.

• Be part of a full-cycle company managing everything from design and manufacturing to sales, delivery, and installation.

• Engage in complex, high-quality custom projects for customers throughout the United States.

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

• Advance professionally in a dynamic environment where your expertise and ideas can create significant impact.