Culinovo
Senior Oracle Fusion P2P (Procurement and AP) Consultant
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite – Initially at Houston, TX and then can work remotely once the customer rapport is built)
Job Type: Long-term Contract
We require candidates who can work on our W2 only
Years of experience: 10 years
Relevant: 5-6 years
Skills: Implementation & testing experience mandatory for the job description below
Experience:
10 years overall; 5 years hands‑on with Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement & AP. Concur experience is a plus, not mandatory.
Role Overview
- We are seeking a senior consultant with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement and Accounts Payable to lead and deliver end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes.
- The role includes solution design, configuration, integration, testing (SIT & UAT), and governance for Fusion Procurement & AP, ensuring compliance with US accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Expertise
- Design and implement end‑to‑end P2P processes: Requisitioning, Approvals, Purchase Orders, Receiving, Invoice Matching, and Payments.
- Configure Procurement modules: Purchasing, Supplier Portal, Self‑Service Procurement, Catalogs, Blanket Agreements, Sourcing.
- Set up approval workflows (BPM), rules, and notifications.
- Manage supplier onboarding, compliance, and risk governance.
- Configure AP modules: Invoice Management, Payments, Banks, Payment Methods (ACH/Wire/Check), Positive Pay, NACHA files.
- Implement invoice automation, tolerance limits, tax handling (US Sales/Use tax), and 1099 reporting.
- Establish controls & compliance aligned with SOX and audit requirements.
Testing & Defect Management
- Prepare test strategy, test cases, and scripts for System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Execute end‑to‑end P2P test cycles covering Procurement, AP, integrations, and reporting.
- Coordinate defect triage and closure: Log defects, track resolution, retest fixes, and ensure timely closure.
- Work closely with business users during UAT for sign‑off and readiness.
- Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
Integration & Reporting
- Lead integrations via Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for: Bank interfaces, tax engines, imaging/OCR, and expense systems (Concur if applicable).
- Manage data migration using FBDI, ADFdi, and HDL for suppliers, items, invoices, and POs.
- Develop reports and dashboards using OTBI and BI Publisher for P2P KPIs, AP aging, and spend analytics.
Governance & Delivery
- Conduct requirements workshops, fit‑gap analysis, and solution design.
- Prepare config workbooks, test scripts, and training material.
- Govern quarterly Oracle Cloud updates: impact analysis, regression testing, and stakeholder communication.
- Provide hypercare support post go‑live and mentor client teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 10 years in ERP implementations; 5 years with Oracle Fusion Procurement & AP.
- Strong experience in P2P process design, approvals, compliance, and operational readiness.
- Hands‑on expertise with: BPM approvals, FSM setups, US tax (Sales/Use), 1099 reporting, Payments (ACH/NACHA), bank integrations, OIC integrations, REST/SOAP APIs, FBDI/ADFdi/HDL for data loads, OTBI/BI Publisher reporting.
- Proven experience in SIT/UAT execution and defect management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Nice‑to‑Have
- Experience with SAP Concur (Expense/Travel) and its integration with Oracle AP.
- Oracle Cloud certifications (Procurement Cloud, Financials Cloud).
- Exposure to tax engines (Vertex/Avalara) and invoice imaging solutions.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in an on‑site client‑facing role.
- Proactive in managing quarterly updates and change governance.
Work Arrangement
- On‑site in Houston, TX. Standard US business hours; flexibility during cutovers or quarterly updates.