Oracle EBS Procurement functional specialist

JD:

Location : Across CTS

Exp : 9+ Years

Role Overview

This is a critical client-facing role on an active Oracle EBS R12.2.15 upgrade program. The incoming SME steps directly into a live CRP 2 delivery track covering Implementation of Procurement Contracts, Sourcing/Solicitation, iSupplier Portal, and Supplier Qualification Management modules. The role demands dual depth: strong functional delivery at CRP/UAT quality across all five Procurement Suite modules, combined with the ability to serve as a Functional-to-Technical Bridge, translating business requirements into precise technical specifications consumable by the EBS development team.

Module Scope — Five Non-Negotiable Areas of Expertise

1. Oracle Sourcing / Solicitation

· Full Sourcing lifecycle: RFQ, sealed bids (IFB), open solicitations, and AutoGen-driven BPA replenishment within the same Sourcing engine

· Negotiation document types: RFQ, IFB, RFI — configuration and differentiation

· Sourcing homepage layout and sealed bid controls in R12.2.15

· RFQ/custom template management, analysis methods, collaboration team configuration

· Supplier response submission workflow: Quote creation, attachment, quantity, promised delivery date, validate and submit

· AutoGen BPA configuration and management

· Supplier non-response handling: Intend to Participate (ITP) options, online discussion, email buyer workflow

2. Supplier Qualification Management (SQM)

· Full SQM lifecycle: qualification initiative creation, supplier invitation, questionnaire design, scoring, outcome management

· Assessment tab configuration within the SQM module

· Qualification initiative types supported in R12.2.15 — including version-specific limitations vs prior releases

· Scoring and evaluation: qualification scoring setup, evaluation workflow, outcome routing

· Integration with iSupplier Portal: how qualification status surfaces in the supplier portal and access control behavior

· Prospective supplier public self-registration: awareness of R12.2.15 native availability and alternative approaches

3. Oracle Procurement Contracts

· Contract types: CPA (Contract Purchase Agreement), BPA (Blanket Purchase Agreement), standard T&C application

· Capital procurement contract tracking and co-op / GSA contract management

· T&C template configuration: creation, versioning, application across procurement scenario types

· Preview Contract Terms PDF behavior in R12.2.15

· Deliverables tracking within Procurement Contracts

· Product limitation awareness: ability to distinguish native fitment from configurable gaps from genuine product limitations

· Contract data conversion: R12.1.3 Procurement Contracts entity structures and mapping to R12.2.15 target

4. Oracle Purchasing

· Full Req-to-PO lifecycle across all scenario types: inventory requisitions, expense requisitions, auto-create PO

· Purchasing document types: Standard PO, Blanket Release, Planned PO, Contract PO

· AME (Approvals Management Engine): approval hierarchy setup, rules, conditions

· Buyer Work Center: configuration and operational usage

· PO acknowledgement from supplier side via iSupplier Portal — confirms receipt of PO document

· High-volume requisition processing: multiple pathways and performance considerations

5. Oracle iSupplier Portal

· iSupplier architecture: DMZ-hosted, separate from main EBS application tier; supplier access model

· Supplier notification channels: worklist, Oracle notification bell, email (test vs production configuration)

· Intend to Participate (ITP): homepage notification path configuration; direct negotiation link behavior

· Supplier PDF printable view: configuration, element management, environment migration (Dev $B"*(B Test $B"*(B UAT $B"*(B Prod)

· Supplier self-registration: R12.2.15 native capability assessment and alternative approaches

· Guided learning / training material for suppliers: delivery approach and coordination with PMO

· Access control configuration: supplier user management, role assignment, portal security

Functional-to-Technical Bridge Responsibilities

This role requires active technical bridge accountability — not just functional delivery. The SME must:

· Translate confirmed CRP business requirements into precise technical specifications consumable by the EBS technical team without further translation

· Produce Functional Design Documents (FDDs) for all customization, report, and integration items within Procurement Suite scope

· Classify each open item: (A) EBS R12.2.15 native fitment — close; (B) Product limitation — document and confirm with business; (C) Customization candidate — size effort (minimum / medium / high)

· Ensure no open configuration item blocks CRP session progress — all items tracked in project governance tool as Action/Decision items

· Work with IT, Technical Lead, and Technical Advisor to align on technical approach before committing to business

· Coordinate with Wave 1 functional team on cross-wave dependency items (solicitation number on PO, T&C template naming conventions)

· Drive resolution within nightly and weekly technical team sync cadence

R12.1.3 and R12.2.15 Dual-Version Depth Required

R12.1.3 — Current State Knowledge

· Hands-on experience with R12.1.3 Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, iSupplier, and SQM in at least one prior engagement

· Version-specific limitations vs R12.2.15: inline T&C view behavior, sealed bid UI differences, notification framework

· R12.1.3 Procurement Contracts data structures: required for conversion mapping to R12.2.15 target

R12.2.15 — Target State Exchange

· Current working knowledge of R12.2.15 Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, iSupplier, and SQM — including version-specific UI changes

· Online patching framework: ADOP awareness relevant to Procurement Suite module updates

· OCI deployment: environment chain familiarity (GOLD $B"*(B DEV $B"*(B SIT $B"*(B TEST $B"*(B UAT $B"*(B PRD)

· EBS EXACC connectivity: nuances relevant to Procurement module configuration and environment migration

Mandatory Requirements

The following are non-negotiable. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in ALL of the following areas:

· Oracle EBS R12.1.3 AND R12.2.15: both versions, hands-on configuration, and delivery

· Oracle Sourcing: sealed bid (IFB), RFQ template management, analysis methods, AutoGen BPA, collaboration team

· Oracle Supplier Qualification Management: full lifecycle, scoring, evaluation workflow, R12.2.15 behavior

· Oracle Procurement Contracts: CPA/BPA, T&C templates, deliverables, co-op process, product limitation awareness

· Oracle Purchasing: full Req-to-PO lifecycle across all scenario types; AME; Buyer Work Center

· Oracle iSupplier Portal: DMZ architecture, notification configuration, supplier experience delivery

· BI Publisher: data model, RTF/XSL template, concurrent program linkage, environment migration

· Data Conversion: Oracle EBS Procurement Contracts entity; mapping, conversion program coordination, validation

· Integration: functional specification for EBS inbound/outbound interfaces; integration test scenario definition

· FDD Production: Functional Design Documents consumable by Oracle EBS technical developer without further translation

· SQL/PL/SQL: working knowledge for issue investigation, data validation, and report data model support

· Project governance tool (JIRA or equivalent): ticket management; Action/Decision governance for gap items

Experience Thresholds

· Minimum 10 years Oracle EBS Procurement Suite delivery — functional and functional-technical bridge combined

· Minimum 3 full-cycle EBS upgrade or implementation projects at Lead SME level covering all five modules

· Minimum 2 projects with technical bridge accountability: FDD production, BI Publisher, data conversion, or integration

· Demonstrated ability to lead CRP/UAT sessions independently with business stakeholders — without escalation dependency

· Strong client-facing communication authoritatively responds to gap questions, earns business trust, drives closure

What We Are Looking For

We are not looking for a functional support resource or a task executor. We are looking for a true solution provider who brings:

· Deep Oracle EBS Procurement Suite expertise across all five modules, not generalist knowledge

· Consultative engagement style: challenges the business constructively, proposes options, drives decisions

· Functional-to-technical bridge capability: produces FDDs independently, works with developers, owns the specification

· Version currency: understands R12.2.15 behavior differences from prior versions and can communicate them clearly to business

· Delivery mindset: tracks open items, resolves blockers, meets session cadence, escalates only when necessary

· Immediate availability: this role is active and requires a resource who can contribute from Day 1