Oracle Fusion ERP Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Role

Purpose:

The SCM & Procurement Specialist will act as the business functional lead for the Supply Chain Management and Procurement domain within the Oracle Fusion ERP program. The role is responsible for driving, validating, and owning the implementation of TO‑BE SCM and Procurement processes, ensuring alignment with Oracle best practices, operational efficiency, and the university’s strategic objectives. In addition, the role will serve as the Change Champion for the SCM & Procurement stream, leading transformation initiatives, driving user adoption, and ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion SCM.

• 1. TO‑BE Process Implementation & Ownership
  • Lead and oversee the implementation of TO‑BE SCM and Procurement processes, including:
    • Procurement (Requisition to Purchase Order)
    • Supplier Management & Qualification
    • Strategic Sourcing
    • Contract Management
    • Inventory & Warehouse Management
    • Receiving & Logistics
    • Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) lifecycle
  • Ensure TO‑BE processes are:
    • Aligned with Oracle Fusion SCM standard functionality
    • Standardized and optimized across the organization
    • Compliant with procurement policies, governance, and audit requirements
  • Review, challenge, and approve solution designs proposed by the System Integrator.
  • Ensure proper documentation of:
    • Process flows
    • Business rules and approval hierarchies
    • Roles and responsibilities (RACI)
  • Act as the final business authority for SCM and Procurement process decisions.
• 2. Business Requirements Leadership
  • Lead the definition and validation of functional and non‑functional requirements for SCM and Procurement.
  • Ensure requirements are aligned with approved TO‑BE processes.
  • Review and approve:
    • Functional Design Documents (FDDs)
    • Configuration workbooks
  • Drive a fit‑to‑standard approach, minimizing customization and maximizing Oracle capabilities.
• 3. Change Management & Adoption (Change Champion)
  • Act as the Change Champion for SCM & Procurement, driving organizational readiness and adoption.
  • Lead change impact assessment, stakeholder engagement plans, and communication strategies.
  • Ensure stakeholders adopt the new procurement operating model and digital workflows.
  • Identify resistance areas and implement mitigation actions.
• 4. Governance & Process Excellence
  • Develop strong expertise in Oracle Fusion SCM processes and configurations.
  • Ensure governance over:
    • Process standardization
    • Policy and compliance alignment
    • Adherence to procurement regulations and internal controls
  • Drive continuous improvement in sourcing, procurement, and inventory processes.
• 5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders (Procurement, Warehousing, Finance) and the implementation partner.
  • Facilitate workshops, sourcing discussions, and fit‑gap sessions.
  • Engage senior stakeholders to ensure:
    • Timely decision‑making
    • Alignment on sourcing and procurement strategies
  • Ensure System Integrator accountability on deliverables and quality.
• 6. Testing & Business Validation
  • Lead SCM & Procurement participation in System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Ensure test scenarios reflect real operational workflows and TO‑BE processes.
  • Provide final business validation and sign‑off.
• 7. Data Migration & Reporting
  • Oversee SCM and Procurement data migration, including:
    • Supplier master data
    • Item master and inventory data
    • Contracts and sourcing data
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and readiness for go‑live.
  • Define procurement and supply chain reporting requirements (spend analysis, supplier performance, inventory insights).
• 8. Training, Adoption & Post‑Go‑Live Support
  • Support development of training materials aligned with TO‑BE processes.
  • Ensure end users are trained on new procurement and SCM workflows.
  • Act as SCM functional SME post‑go‑live, supporting hyper‑care and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.

• 10+ years of SCM and Procurement functional experience.
• Proven…