Procurement Associate

Roles and responsibilities

• Conduct project activities in line with project plan and scope within time, quality, and budget constraints.
• Design and Test Custom Solutions
• Conduct system testing
• Support the end users to fix their daily systems issues and bugs
• Work with Oracle Support and hosting provider to resolve issues
• Conduct business analysis and requirements gathering sessions.
• Building integration with Legacy systems with development resource.
• Consult in Data cleansing activities
• Preparing Future process documents, Functional documents, Setup Document etc.
• Preparing training Manual
• Conduct Training sessions
• Prepare UAT scripts
• Conduct UAT

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a global Procurement/SCM environment with multi business groups, multi operating units, organizations, currencies, etc.
• Excellent understanding of Procurement/SCM related Database tables and API's.
• Good technical knowledge in SQL, PL/SQL.
• Experience creating reports in SplashBI or any other reporting tool.
• Excellent understanding of Procurement/SCM accounting.
• Exceptional ability to diagnose and solve system problems while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
• Adaptable and resourceful, capable of working under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines with limited resources.
• Proven interpersonal skills; ability to work productively and professionally with any level of business and technical resources.
• Self-starter and strong self-initiative to meet project deliverables, overcome issues, and effectively communicate project timelines for deliverable and resources.
• Strong documentation skills
• Assertive with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with other areas of management.
• System administration (responsibilities, Menus, Functions, Users and security profile).
• Experience in the public sector is a plus.
• Lingual skills: Fluent spoken and written English. Fluent spoken and written Arabic.

Desired candidate profile

1. Automation and Efficiency: Oracle Procurement automates the entire procurement cycle, from requisition creation to supplier payments. This reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and improves operational efficiency.

2. Cost Savings: By improving supplier management, leveraging strategic sourcing, and automating procurement processes, businesses can reduce procurement costs and negotiate better terms with suppliers.

3. Improved Supplier Management: Oracle Procurement enables businesses to track supplier performance, evaluate bids, and foster stronger relationships with vendors. The Supplier Portal and Sourcing modules enhance transparency and communication between buyers and suppliers.

4. Compliance and Risk Management: Oracle Procurement helps ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. It helps track contracts, terms, and supplier agreements to minimize risk and maintain control over procurement activities.

5. Enhanced Reporting and Analytics: With integrated reporting tools and data analytics, Oracle Procurement provides businesses with insights into procurement spending, supplier performance, and overall procurement efficiency. This helps decision-makers make informed choices and identify opportunities for improvement.

6. Seamless Integration: Oracle Procurement integrates with other Oracle applications such as Oracle Finance, Oracle Inventory, Oracle Supplier Portal, and Oracle Project Management, allowing for a unified and streamlined business process.

Key Skills and Qualities for Oracle Procurement Professionals:

1. Technical Knowledge of Oracle Procurement Modules: Understanding how different Oracle Procurement modules (Purchasing, Sourcing, iProcurement, Contracts, etc.) work and integrate is essential for professionals working with Oracle Procurement systems.

2. Procurement Process Expertise: A deep understanding of procurement processes and best practices is important, including sourcing, purchase order management, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

3. Analytical and Reporting Skills: Proficiency in reporting and analytics tools within Oracle Procurement to monitor spending, track supplier performance, and identify areas for improvement.

4. Supply Chain Management: An understanding of supply chain management principles and how procurement impacts supply chain efficiency is crucial for professionals working in Oracle Procurement.

5. Communication and Negotiation Skills: Strong communication skills are necessary for collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Negotiation skills are also essential when managing supplier contracts and bids.