Group Procurement Specialist

Job Overview The Procurement Specialist (Oracle ERP) is responsible for managing procurement operations, supplier relationships, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The role requires strong hands-on experience in Oracle ERP Procurement modules and provides support for procurement system optimization, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in Oracle ERP implementation, migration, or transformation projects and will serve as a key resource for Oracle-related procurement activities across the organization.

Job Description
Oracle ERP & Procurement Systems
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Oracle ERP Procurement processes and provide functional support across procurement operations.
• Lead and support Oracle ERP implementation, enhancement, upgrade, migration, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Participate in business requirements gathering, process mapping, data validation, SIT/UAT testing, user training, go-live, and post-go-live support activities.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, business stakeholders, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of Oracle-related projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize procurement processes and maximize Oracle ERP capabilities.
• Provide ongoing system support, troubleshooting, and guidance to end users. Procurement Operations
• Manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Process Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in line with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Support sourcing activities, RFQs, quotation analysis, supplier selection, and procurement evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely execution of procurement activities. Supplier Management
• Manage supplier onboarding, registration, qualification, and documentation processes.
• Maintain supplier master data and ensure data accuracy within Oracle ERP.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier risk management initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related procurement matters and issue resolution. Purchase Order & Invoice Management
• Administer Purchase Orders, amendments, confirmations, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor open orders and proactively follow up on delivery commitments and outstanding transactions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and procurement-related payment issues.
• Work closely with Finance and Accounts Payable teams to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments. Reporting, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, KPIs, and spend analysis reports.
• Monitor procurement compliance with company policies, governance standards, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external procurement audits.
• Analyze procurement performance and recommend process improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and operational excellence programs. Job Specification Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. Experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Procurement Operations, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions.
• Proven experience in supplier management, purchasing processes, and procurement operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, IT, and Accounts Payable teams. Oracle ERP Experience (Mandatory
- Primary Requirement) Oracle ERP Procurement expertise is the most important requirement for this position. The ideal candidate must have:
• Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Procurement modules.
• Proven involvement in at least one Oracle ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation project. Strong experience in:
• Business process mapping
• Requirements gathering
• Data migration and validation
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• User training and change management
• Go-live and post-go-live support Strong knowledge of:
• Oracle Procurement
• Oracle Purchasing
• Oracle Supplier Management
• Oracle Contracts
• Oracle Master Data Management
• Experience working directly with Oracle implementation partners, project teams, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Technical Skills
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP Procurement solutions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting skills.
• Experience managing procurement master data and system workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications
• Oracle ERP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting Oracle ERP implementation or transformation projects.
• Professional certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management are an added advantage. Mandatory Requirement Only candidates with proven hands-on Oracle ERP Procurement experience and direct involvement in Oracle ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation projects will be considered. Candidates with general procurement experience but without strong Oracle ERP expertise will not be considered for this role.