Oracle Procurement Lead

• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of Oracle Procurement solutions, including Oracle Procurement Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite, and related modules.
• Provide strategic direction and project leadership for large national and international programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical solutions within the Oracle Procurement framework.
• Develop comprehensive Oracle Procurement solution designs, configurations, and enhancements that meet business needs while maintaining scalability and compliance.
• Implement effective change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and user adoption of Oracle Procurement solutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Oracle Procurement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation, leveraging Oracle Procurement capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain clear and open communication with executives, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams, providing regular updates on project status and risks.
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• 20+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Procurement modules, including Oracle Financials Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Proven track record of leading and successfully delivering multiple full-life-cycle Oracle Procurement implementations.
• Global specialist on a specific commodity business function area in Oracle Procurement
• Specialist on niche business and module function
• Relevant Public Sector industry specialist
• Strategy Consultant who can define new processes and KPIs at an organizational scale and works at Director level to define new value and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of procurement and accounting principles.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Oracle certifications in procurement modules are highly desirable.