Sanghwan Bae

Managing all materials sourcing & development

Purchasing for materials of bedding mattresses

Achieved $8.4M in material cost savings (Jan–Aug 2020) through supplier restructuring and localization. Reduced lead times from 19 weeks to 30 days by transitioning key materials to domestic sourcing. Developed and implemented dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk and anti-dumping tariff exposure. Partnered with quality and engineering teams to resolve material discrepancies and reduce excess inventory. Led cross-functional supply chain improvement initiatives across procurement, quality, and production.

Purchasing for materials of bedding mattresses

Secured contract award for the UZGTL Wastewater Treatment package, valued at $6,855,000 (Client: Oltin Yo’l GTL, Uzbekistan; EPC: Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.). Secured contract award for the UZGTL Evaporator & Crystallizer package, valued at $22,489,300 (Client: Oltin Yo’l GTL, Uzbekistan; EPC: Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.). Scope: water and wastewater treatment systems.

1. Procurement for materials (pressure vessel, valves, pumps, filters, pipes & fittings, E&I items and any other miscellaneous materials) of Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Industry 2. Logistics 3. Supply Chain Management

Achieved a minimum 20% material cost savings on every project throughout this role. Managed end-to-end procurement for offshore and onshore oil & gas plant package projects, covering the full cycle: AVL check → RFQ (inquiry) → technical and commercial bid evaluation (TBE/CBE) → vendor selection and contract negotiation (scope, technical attachments, ITP, data requirements, test and certificate requirements, documentation schedule, QA/QC conditions, Incoterms, payment terms, delivery, liquidated damages, warranty, bonds, and spare parts) → expediting → delivery. Coordinated EPC-contracted spare parts procurement separately from the main package scope. Managed punch list resolution with the Project Manager prior to delivery. Recovered customs duties paid on imported materials when the Korean EPC subsequently exported the completed project package to clients in other countries. Conducted vendor performance evaluations and ongoing vendor management. Selected and managed logistics vendors for project execution. Led global and local sourcing of pressure vessels, pipes, valves, fittings, electrical & instrumentation (E&I) materials, and skid package fabrication, in line with client-mandated vendor lists and project timelines. Project portfolio: Fjords Processing Korea Projects, 2011–2017 (available as a separate appendix upon request).

Procurement Supervisor

Managed full-cycle procurement and material management for two 4,900 PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessels — Victory Leader and Violet Ace — Vietnam’s first and second car carrier vessels. Accelerated material delivery timelines, reducing the shipbuilding period from 2 years to under 1 year for the second vessel. Served as the ship owner’s representative, resolving issues among global vendors, design firms, the classification society (DNV), and the shipyard to ensure project success. Oversaw DNV and manufacturer certification processes. Reviewed technical specifications and operational manuals submitted by vendors. Monitored all equipment arrivals at the shipyard to ensure on-time delivery. Managed project financing status in coordination with Halong Shipyard, Vietnam. Finalized total ship price indexation.

Promoted shipbuilding equipment sales to domestic and overseas customers. Imported equipment to supply major Korean shipyards (HHI, HSHI, HMD, STX, SPP, Hanjin, Sungdong), including anchors, chain cable, and life/rescue boats. Supplied Korean-manufactured equipment to overseas customers, including deck machinery, steering gear, fire-fighting (FiFi) systems, HVAC, deck/provision cranes, valves, tank level gauging systems, steel doors, windows, steel fittings, steel pipes, and steel plates and profiles. Served as an official annual and 5-year inspector for lifeboats, rescue boats, and davits (Manufacturer: Qingdao Beihai Lifeboat, 2006–2007). Managed import and export shipping logistics. Generated $1.54M in anchor and chain cable sales in Korea in 2007. Generated $2.2M in life and rescue boat sales in Korea in 2007. Generated $250,000 in net profit from Qingdao Beihai lifeboat annual inspection fees in 2007 ($5,000/ship × 50 ships). Exported deck machinery and steering gear for 4 vessels to PT. Pal Shipyard, valued at $2.0M, in 2005.

* Shipbuilding Equipment & Material - Sales Promotion of Korean Equipment for Export : Deck Machinery, Steering Gear, HVAC, Fi-Fi System, Marne & ER Crane, Capstan, Air Vent Head, Wiper & CVS, Bollards, Accom. Ladder and etc. - Sales Promotion of Chinese Equip. & Mat'l for Import : Steel Plate, Angles, Bars, Anchor Chain, Anchor, Life, Rescue Boat and their davits & etc.