ABDON BOSCAN

2102 Wisteria Lane, McAlester Oklahoma 74501

918.302.9898 ~ 918.917.3821
boscaa@hotmail.com

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Procurement ~ Material Management ~ Supply Chain Management

PROFILE OVERVIEW
Forward-thinking professional and a highly reliable MBA in supply chain manageme
nt with more than 20 years of experience in the oil business. Excel at identifyi
ng and implementing cost-efficient supply chain strategies in order to maximize
productivity and reduce operating costs. An intuitive achiever in executing stra
tegies, procurement, materials management, logistics / distributions and busines
s development initiatives of large petrochemical and oil companies. Experienced
contract specialist with substantial skills in negotiating and managing drilling
service contracts, as well as in procuring materials for different projects. Fl
uent in English and Spanish.
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Maximo (WMS), and
OneSource (Ariba)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Supply Chain Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Procurement and Material Management
- Negotiation / Contract Administration
- Vendor / Supplier Relations
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement and Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BP America-Wilburton, OK
PSCM Contract Specialist Feb 2009-Present
- Examine contract terms and conditions; provide professional sourcing, ne
gotiation, maintenance, implementation and consultation
- Manage credentialing of contracted business in accordance to all relevan
t supply chain policy and procedures
- Assist in review and interpretation of contract agreements for convergen
ce and leveraging opportunities
- Renegotiate annual renewal contracts and contribute in developing proced
ures to improve efficiency
- Ensure cost-efficiency by providing direction in supplier selection, awa
rd and execution
- Maintain coordination with internal stakeholder and support group collab
oration
- Oversee all aspects of contract administration including 46 drilling ser
vice contracts, documentation procedures, and bidding process
- Monitor supply markets and conduct market intelligence, as well as ensur
e current and continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, a
nd procedures
~ Strategically negotiated 40 contracts in 2009, leading to $3.5M yearly c
ost reduction
~ Uncovered business opportunities and prioritized based on savings value
that generated an approximate $0.5M in 2009
~ Reduced existing suppliers in 25% and determined contractors who were pe
rforming work without a contract
~ Successfully performed sourcing bid process in Ariba and completed 13 bi
dding process with approximately $0.5M in savings
BP America, Procurement-Ulysses, KS
Field Material Coordinator Aug 2005-Jan 2009
- Determined competitive sources of materials for purchasing; this include
casing, tubing, rods, tanks and other materials used for drilling program
- Monitored accuracy and coordination in purchasing and receiving of mater
ials for the pipeline projects in BP America, Kansas
- Maximized value of surplus assets by identifying material recovery oppor
tunities
- Complied with established guidelines for determination of appropriate co
sts, re-pricing and disposition of all materials
- Managed issuance of contract for less than $250K, and balanced material
records with financial records
- Maximized resources by promoting usage of idle, surplus and sub-optimal
equipment
- Participated and liaised between supply chain and vendor alliance teams
- Checked quality and compliance of locally managed materials
Mastec Advanced Technologies-Orlando, FL
Warehouse Supervisor Oct 2004-Jul 2005
- Maintained productivity of the company in the Central Florida Area throu
gh proficient oversight of materials and equipment needs
- Managed and ensured efficiency in purchasing, inventory control, mainten
ance and operating budget of $25M annually
- Provided strategic direction to receiving personnel in order to ensure p
roper count and physical inspection of merchandise based on purchase orders rece
ived
- Ensured consistent compliance of warehouse operations with all federal,
state and local regulatory safety, labor, workersâ⠬⠢ comp and health requirements
- Ensured proper distribution of equipment to designated slot locations fo
r stock rotation
- Developed and implemented strategies to effectively control labor cost
Satellite Technician Mar-Oct 2004
- Performed thorough review of installation specifications, building permi
t, manufacturerâ⠬⠢s instructions and government ordinances to determine installation sit
- Determined obstructions that could distort signals from satellite
- Conducted off-air broadcast network signal strength test as per guidelin
es
- Guided customers in using equipment and ensured that documentation was e
ffectively completed and submitted

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Manager (2003-2004) Advance Technology Products-Orlando, FL
Cataloging Advisor (2002) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Bariven-El Tabla
zo
Business Manager (2000-2001) Praxair Venezuela S.A.
Strategic-Business Specialist (1998-2000) Praxair Venezuela S.A.
Sea-transport Analyst (1997) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Pequiven, S.A.
VCM Sales Analyst (1994-1997) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Pequiven, S.A.
VCM and Olefin Sales Assistant (1991-1994) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) P
equiven, S.A.
Plant Shutdown Planner (1990) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Pequiven, S.A.
Material Cataloguer (1987-1990) Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) Pequiven, S.A.

EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ~ Strayer Universit
y, Virginia, U.S.A. (2009)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER TECHNOLOGY ~ Northwestern State Unive
rsity, Louisiana, U.S.A. (1986)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Contract Law for PSCM-Domestic
- Negotiation Planning and Execution
- Strategic Cost Management
- OneSource-Ariba
- Positive Negotiation
- Strategic Planning Workshop
- Chartering Tankers And Operations
- Payment Instrument In International Trading
- Sales Management
- Export Management
- Customer Services
- Service Integral Management
- Positive Abilities of Negotiation
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Planning and Control

ACTIVITIES
Actively involved in different community services, including:
- March of Dimes
- American Cancer Society
- Scholar Committee in Pioneer Electric
- Speaker for the Junior Leadership Group