Oracle EBS Procurement Suite Functional Architect / SME

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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

1. Oracle EBS Procurement Suite Functional Consultant / Architect Min 12 Years exp Deep functional knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite Procurement modules
2. 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