Supply Engineering Team Lead – US Market Experience Required

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

📋 Description

• Oversee glass orders and guarantee the availability of necessary hardware and materials to initiate production.

• Strategize inventory levels and anticipate procurement needs.

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

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

• Monitor engineering documentation and procurement modifications throughout project lifecycles.

• Finalize procurement paperwork and component orders before production and container arrivals.

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

• Negotiate pricing, payment conditions, and delivery timelines.

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

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

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

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

• Assist with engineering modifications, material substitutions, and procurement planning.

• Provide procurement expertise, material suggestions, and project pricing insights.

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

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Supply Engineers.

• Delegate tasks, prioritize workloads, and oversee project timelines.

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

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

• Address complex sourcing challenges and manage supplier escalations.

• Align procurement activities with internal stakeholders.

• Promote continuous improvement and streamline procurement workflows.

• Update the Chief Technical Officer on progress, risks, and operational developments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Procurement Engineer, Supply Engineer, or in a comparable engineering procurement role within the US market.

• Prior experience in people management or team leadership.

• Experience collaborating with suppliers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Background in procurement, sourcing, and import/export of engineering or production materials.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation.

• Skilled in AutoCAD.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PDF tools.

• Experience utilizing task management systems such as ClickUp or similar platforms.

• Fluent in English is required.

• Proficiency in Russian is advantageous.

• Assertive and proactive leadership qualities.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• High degree of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• 5 paid vacation days during the first year.

• 15 paid vacation days annually beginning in the second year.

• 5 days of paid sick leave each year.

• 32 hours of protected time off per year.

• Options for remote or on-site work.

• Opportunity to lead a Supply Engineering team and impact procurement processes.

• Collaboration with executive leadership.

• Professional development in a dynamic environment.

• Involvement in complex custom glass projects.

• Collaboration with an international team.