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Job Title Oracle EBS Procurement Suite Functional Architect / SME
Location- Hybrid Onsite at New Jersey
Hire Type Long Term Contract
Detailed JD
- Oracle EBS Procurement Suite Functional Consultant / Architect Min 12 Years exp Deep functional knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite Procurement modules
- Well-versed with features, enhancements, and best practices across versions R12.1.3 through R12.2.15
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 1 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.
The business team is deeply engaged, technically literate, and asks precise system-behavior questions in real time. The SME must earn business trust from Day 1, lead sessions independently, configure the system under business scrutiny, respond authoritatively to gap questions, and drive module closure without escalation dependency.
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 (GOLD DEV1 DEV2/SIT TEST UAT PRD)
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 DEV1 DEV2/SIT TEST UAT 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 12 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
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