Oracle EBS procurement specialist

1. Full Sourcing lifecycle: RFQ, sealed bids (IFB), open solicitations, and Auto Gen-driven BPA replenishment within the same Sourcing engine
2. Negotiation document types: RFQ, IFB, RFI - configuration and differentiation
3. Sourcing homepage layout and sealed bid controls in R12.2.15
4. RFQ/custom template management, analysis methods, collaboration team configuration
5. Supplier response submission workflow: Quote creation, attachment, quantity, promised delivery date, validate and submit
6. AutoGen BPA configuration and management

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

8. Supplier Qualification Management (SQM)
9. Full SQM lifecycle: qualification initiative creation, supplier invitation, questionnaire design, scoring, outcome management
10. Assessment tab configuration within the SQM module
11. Qualification initiative types supported in R12.2.15 - including version-specific limitations vs prior releases
12. Scoring and evaluation: qualification scoring setup, evaluation workflow, outcome routing
13. Integration with iSupplier Portal: how qualification status surfaces in the supplier portal and access control behavior

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

15. Oracle Procurement Contracts
16. Contract types: CPA (Contract Purchase Agreement), BPA (Blanket Purchase Agreement), standard T&C application
17. Capital procurement contract tracking and co-op / GSA contract management
18. T&C template configuration: creation, versioning, application across procurement scenario types
19. Preview Contract Terms PDF behavior in R12.2.15
20. Deliverables tracking within Procurement Contracts
21. Product limitation awareness: ability to distinguish native fitment from configurable gaps from genuine product limitations

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

23. Oracle Purchasing
24. Full Req-to-PO lifecycle across all scenario types: inventory requisitions, expense requisitions, auto-create PO
25. Purchasing document types: Standard PO, Blanket Release, Planned PO, Contract PO
26. AME (Approvals Management Engine): approval hierarchy setup, rules, conditions
27. Buyer Work Center: configuration and operational usage
28. PO acknowledgement from supplier side via iSupplier Portal - confirms receipt of PO document

29. High-volume requisition processing: multiple pathways and performance considerations

30. Oracle iSupplier Portal
31. iSupplier architecture: DMZ-hosted, separate from main EBS application tier; supplier access model
32. Supplier notification channels: worklist, Oracle notification bell, email (test vs production configuration)
33. Intend to Participate (ITP): homepage notification path configuration; direct negotiation link behavior
34. Supplier PDF printable view: configuration, element management, environment migration (GOLD * DEV1 * DEV2/SIT * TEST * UAT * PRD)
35. Supplier self-registration: R12.2.15 native capability assessment and alternative approaches
36. Guided learning / training material for suppliers: delivery approach and coordination with PMO
37. 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:

1. Translate confirmed CRP business requirements into precise technical specifications consumable by the EBS technical team without further translation
2. Produce Functional Design Documents (FDDs) for all customization, report, and integration items within Procurement Suite scope
3. 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)
4. Ensure no open configuration item blocks CRP session progress - all items tracked in project governance tool as Action/Decision items
5. Work with IT, Technical Lead, and Technical Advisor to align on technical approach before committing to business
6. Coordinate with Wave 1 functional team on cross-wave dependency items (solicitation number on PO, T&C template naming conventions)
7. 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

1. Hands-on experience with R12.1.3 Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, iSupplier, and SQM in at least one prior engagement
2. Version-specific limitations vs R12.2.15: inline T&C view behavior, sealed bid UI differences, notification framework
3. R12.1.3 Procurement Contracts data structures: required for conversion mapping to R12.2.15 target

R12.2.15 - Target State Exchange

1. Current working knowledge of R12.2.15 Sourcing, Purchasing, Contracts, iSupplier, and SQM - including version-specific UI changes
2. Online patching framework: ADOP awareness relevant to Procurement Suite module updates
3. OCI deployment: environment chain familiarity (GOLD * DEV1 * DEV2/SIT * TEST * UAT * PRD)
4. 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:

1. Oracle EBS R12.1.3 AND R12.2.15: both versions, hands-on configuration, and delivery
2. Oracle Sourcing: sealed bid (IFB), RFQ template management, analysis methods, AutoGen BPA, collaboration team
3. Oracle Supplier Qualification Management: full lifecycle, scoring, evaluation workflow, R12.2.15 behavior
4. Oracle Procurement Contracts: CPA/BPA, T&C templates, deliverables, co-op process, product limitation awareness
5. Oracle Purchasing: full Req-to-PO lifecycle across all scenario types; AME; Buyer Work Center
6. Oracle iSupplier Portal: DMZ architecture, notification configuration, supplier experience delivery
7. BI Publisher: data model, RTF/XSL template, concurrent program linkage, environment migration
8. Data Conversion: Oracle EBS Procurement Contracts entity; mapping, conversion program coordination, validation
9. Integration: functional specification for EBS inbound/outbound interfaces; integration test scenario definition
10. FDD Production: Functional Design Documents consumable by Oracle EBS technical developer without further translation
11. SQL/PL/SQL: working knowledge for issue investigation, data validation, and report data model support
12. Project governance tool (JIRA or equivalent): ticket management; Action/Decision governance for gap items

1. Minimum 12 years Oracle EBS Procurement Suite delivery - functional and functional-technical bridge combined
2. Minimum 3 full-cycle EBS upgrade or implementation projects at Lead SME level covering all five modules
3. Minimum 2 projects with technical bridge accountability: FDD production, BI Publisher, data conversion, or integration
4. Demonstrated ability to lead CRP/UAT sessions independently with business stakeholders - without escalation dependency
5. Strong client-facing communication authoritatively responds to gap questions, earns business trust, drives closure