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Vivek Desai,

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Category Manager- Topside Process Eqp at Hanwha Ocean
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Vivek is a global supply chain leader with over 17 years of experience, currently serving as Category Manager at Hanwha Ocean. With a mechanical engineering background from Lamar University, he specializes in cost optimization, risk mitigation, and building resilient sourcing strategies for complex mechanical systems. He also holds a certification in Circular Economy.

Described by colleagues as a "great mentor, " "detail oriented, " and "dedicated, " Vivek is committed to professional development and sharing his expertise. He follows leading business publications like Harvard Business Review, indicating a strong interest in staying current with management and innovation trends.

He successfully transitioned from a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to a strategic supply chain professional, leveraging deep technical expertise to optimize global sourcing.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Category Manager- Topside Process Eqp
Job Level
Middle
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Supply Chain Resilience
His entire career focuses on building resilient, scalable sourcing strategies and mitigating risks for mission-critical equipment in high-reliability environments.
Total Cost Optimization
His profile highlights deep expertise in should-cost modeling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization to reduce costs and strengthen supply continuity.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Category Manager- Topside Process Eqp
Hanwha Ocean
7-2021 - 6-2025
Global Supplier Manager & Subcategory Lead (HQ Category team)
Schlumberger
4-2018 - 7-2021
Global Sourcing Leader
Schlumberger
1-2012 - 3-2018
Product Engineer
Schlumberger
11-2010 - 1-2012
Mechanical Engineer
Parker Hannifin (Formerly PGI International)
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Education
2005 - 2006
Masters in Engineering
Lamar University
1998 - 2002
B.E
University of Mumbai
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