Oracle Fusion Functional Application Specialist (SCM)

Post: Oracle Fusion Functional Application Specialist (SCM)

Duration: 6x12 Months

Onsite Role: Sharjah / UAE

Position Summary

The Department of ICT & IT Security at the American University of Sharjah seeks to hire a Fusion Procurement Consultant on a contractual basis to support Fusion Procurement Functional and Technical implementation and support. This individual will apply proven analytical, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and implement Fusion procurement implementation and support in maintaining Oracle Fusion Procurement modules.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with IT team members and business stakeholders in designing, developing, and implementing Oracle Fusion Procurement.
• Responsible for providing expertise in Oracle Fusion Procurement modules, ensuring seamless implementation, customization, and optimization of procurement implementation and support.
• Collaborate with Functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Work with IT and Business users to support customization and extend the Oracle Fusion procurement application to align with specific business processes.
• Support the implementation of Oracle Fusion Procurement modules, ensuring alignment with Business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT Technical teams for Procurement integrations and Data migration.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of EXA Procurement processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Human Resources) to seamlessly integrate with other business units.
• Conduct Procurement Training for Business teams and End users.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the accuracy and reliability of Fusion procurement configurations.
• Conduct Unit Testing and System Integration Testing, identify and resolve issues and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Provide Production Support to Business Units and end users on Procurement.
• Provide Technical expertise and support during all phases of Report development, Production rollout, and ongoing maintenance.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least seven years of relevant proven experience in Fusion Procurement implementation and customization.
• Knowledge and experience with Fusion Procurement modules - Purchasing, Self Services Procurement, Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, Supplier Portal, Supplier Qualification, and Supplier Model.
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement processes, best practices, and industry trends.
• Experience in Technical aspects and modules of Oracle Cloud – Data Conversions (HDL/PBL/HSDL), Transformation Logics, Fast Formulae, BI/OTBI Reports
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Self-motivated and able to provide solutions based on independent research.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Oracle certifications in Fusion Procurement modules are highly desirable.
• Capable of multi-tasking and team worker.
• Flexible to work outside regular Business hours and is expected to be on call when needed to support the services.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• A master’s degree in a related field (Computer Science/Engineering).
• Certifications in related technologies (Fusion, Fusion Middleware, Functional & Technical)
• Experience in Developing and Deployment Reports in Oracle Fusion ERP - Procurement
• Experience in integration or automation tools (Boomi, OIC)
• Experience in Fixed Asset Tracking Systems & Management
• Knowledge & experience in the Procurement Platform - iValua
• Familiar with Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) for Reporting and Analytics.
  
  

The candidate should be available full-time on-site during EXA main working hours (Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM) but is also expected to be ready to work at flexible times when needed.

We are looking for a candidate ready to hit the ground running with minimal training.