Oracle Fusion ERP Procurement Specialist I

Job Description

• Role PurposeThe 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.Key Responsibilities1. TO-BE Process Implementation & Ownership
• Lead and oversee the implementation of TO-BE SCM and Procurement processes, including: o Procurement (Requisition to Purchase Order)o Supplier Management & Qualificationo Strategic Sourcingo Contract Managemento Inventory & Warehouse Managemento Receiving & Logisticso Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle
• Ensure TO-BE processes are: o Aligned with Oracle Fusion SCM standard functionalityo Standardized and optimized across the organizationo Compliant with procurement policies, governance, and audit requirements
• Review, challenge, and approve solution designs proposed by the System Integrator.
• Ensure proper documentation of: o Process flowso Business rules and approval hierarchieso 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: o Functional Design Documents (FDDs)o 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: o Change impact assessmentso Stakeholder engagement planso 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: o Process standardizationo Policy and compliance alignmento 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: o Timely decision-makingo Alignment on sourcing and procurement strategies
• Ensure System Integrator accountability on deliverables and quality.6. Testing & Business Validation
• Lead SCM & Procurement participation in: o System Integration Testing (SIT)o 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: o Supplier master datao Item master and inventory datao 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 hypercare and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of SCM and Procurement functional experience
• Proven experience in Oracle Fusion ERP implementations
• Strong experience in: o Supply chain and procurement transformation o TO-BE process design and implementation o Change management
• Experience in large organizations or higher education is preferred Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end SCM and Procurement processes (P2P, sourcing, inventory)
• Solid understanding of Oracle Fusion SCM modules
• Strong expertise in procurement governance and supplier lifecycle management
• Ability to drive and validate TO-BE process implementation aligned with best practices
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset Language Requirement
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is highly desirable

11000-23000