
Explore Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM procurement sourcing module introduction, covering sourcing cycles, supplier portal, supplier qualification, and end-to-end procurement setups for version 24c.
Define cloud as virtual servers in data centers, compare top providers such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and note Oracle's 2016 launch.
Explore how Oracle Fusion Cloud delivers a 100% web-based ERP compatible with cloud and on-premises, covering financials, supply chain management, CRM, and human capital management.
Explore Oracle cloud benefits and Fusion applications, the next generation ERP covering finance, supply chain management, human capital management, and CRM, with a focus on Fusion financials careers.
Log in to Oracle Fusion Cloud, access the functional setup manager, configure procurement modules, and assign application implementation consultant and IT security roles for development, testing, and production migration.
Learn how to create and manage implementation and transactional users in Oracle Fusion applications, including HCM and non-HCM users, via Security Console.
Explore procurement setups in Oracle Fusion Cloud, including enabling the US1 business unit, linking to the legal entity and ledger, and configuring requisitioning, purchasing, sourcing, RFI, RFQ, PO, BPA.
Create an employee as a user and buyer in Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, assign supplier access, and configure data access by business unit across multiple units.
Explore supplier creation in Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, including spend authorized vs prospective suppliers, creating supplier sites, addresses, contacts, and buyer setup, enabling RFQ/RFP flows, supplier portals, and purchase orders.
Explain the difference between procurement requester and advanced procurement requester in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing: self-organization versus multi-organization requisitions, catalog versus non-catalog items, and extra procurement features.
Access the Oracle Fusion Cloud sourcing model, automated events, supplier responses, and award decisions. Learn to assign the category manager role and manage data access for sourcing documents.
Learn how to create and apply negotiation templates in Oracle Fusion Cloud sourcing, including RFI templates, styles, and AI-assisted guidance to streamline supplier information requests.
Create an RFI document in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing, send to suppliers, collect and analyze responses, and prepare for RFQ with cover pages, layouts, and response visibility rules.
Explore how suppliers log in to the Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing supplier portal, acknowledge invitations, and create responses with company information, attachments, and credit details for an Rfi.
Learn how to invite and manage additional suppliers for an active negotiation document in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing. Submit invites, monitor supplier responses, and lock out declined participants.
Create and manage rfq documents to collect supplier quotations, compare prices, and select the best supplier for a purchase order. Explore rfq setup, templates, visibility, and approvals.
Explore how to manage an RFQ in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing, monitor supplier activities, review responses and quotations, set validity, and use supplier portals and visibility rules to close negotiations.
Create a new inventory item as purchasing item, configure an rfq with a negotiation template, and manage supplier responses and approvals to generate a purchase order.
Configure supplier negotiation approvals in Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement with header level serial routing, a manager approval rule for amounts over $1,000, and auto approvals under $1,000.
Learn to finalize the negotiation award by automatically creating a purchase order. Use auto approval and initiate approvals for the US one business unit.
Troubleshoot RFQ to purchase order conversion by configuring transaction accounting rules and subledger options, then process RFQ to PO with auto-approval and procurement manager role.
Learn to create surrogate responses in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing RFQ for suppliers without portal access, including manual responses, supplier registration, and converting to purchase orders via award.
Learn how to manage a sealed RFQ in Oracle Fusion Sourcing: close and unlock the seal to view supplier responses, compare quotations, and proceed to award and purchase order creation.
Learn to handle RFQ sealed visibility without a supplier portal by closing and unlocking the RFQ to create surrogate responses via email or print, then review and finalize.
Configure a two-stage RFQ in Oracle Fusion Sourcing, conduct stage one technical evaluation and stage two commercial negotiation in a sealed supplier portal, then award and issue purchase documents.
Explore cost factors in Oracle Fusion Sourcing, distinguishing internal and external factors, and applying fixed, per-unit, or percentage-based charges to line prices during supplier negotiations.
Learn to configure cost factors in Oracle Fusion Sourcing negotiations, including defining cost factor lists, applying labor and insurance costs, and reviewing supplier responses in the supplier portal.
Create and apply an attribute list at the line level in a negotiation, capturing item details like laptop specifications and supplier information; edit or delete attributes as needed.
Explore lookups, value sets, and flexfields in oracle fusion sourcing, including standard, user defined, and extensible lookup types. Configure notifications and messages for supplier and buyer interactions within workflow approvals.
Explore how to customize Oracle Fusion sourcing negotiation document layouts, including pdf and responsive designs, by editing data models, RDF templates, and upload processes within procurement foundation.
The Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM Procurement Sourcing Course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sourcing and procurement capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Management (SCM). This course covers the end-to-end procurement process, focusing on sourcing strategies, supplier collaboration, and the efficient management of negotiation events like RFQs (Request for Quotation), RFPs (Request for Proposal), and auctions.
Course Description
Course Title: Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM Procurement Sourcing
Target Audience:
- Procurement Managers
- Sourcing Specialists
- Buyers
- Category Managers
- Supply Chain Professionals
- IT Consultants implementing Oracle Procurement solutions
Course Objectives:
1. Understand Oracle Fusion Sourcing:
- Learn the fundamentals of Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing and how it fits within the broader Supply Chain Management and Procurement framework.
- Understand the features and benefits of using Oracle Cloud for sourcing and procurement.
2. Set Up and Configure Sourcing:
- Configure sourcing events (RFQs, RFPs,RFI and auctions) using Oracle Fusion Sourcing.
- Set up suppliers, items, and other key elements required for sourcing events.
- Customize negotiation templates and styles.
3. Execute Sourcing Events:
- Create and manage different types of negotiation events such as Request for Information (RFI), RFQ, RFP, and auctions.
- Invite suppliers, configure bid rules, and set timelines for negotiations.
- Manage reverse auctions and understand the competitive bidding process.
4. Supplier Collaboration and Evaluation:
- Collaborate with suppliers during the negotiation process.
- Evaluate supplier responses based on price, compliance, and other weighted scoring criteria.
- Perform supplier onboarding and management using Oracle Fusion Supplier Qualification.
5. Negotiation Management:
- Create and manage negotiation types, styles, and templates.
- Automate negotiations using pre-configured templates to streamline procurement operations.
- Award contracts to suppliers and generate purchasing agreements based on sourcing outcomes.
6. Reporting and Analytics:
- Utilize built-in analytics and reporting tools to evaluate sourcing outcomes.
- Track procurement savings, supplier performance, and negotiation efficiency using Oracle's reporting dashboards.
7. Integration with Other Modules:
- Understand the integration between Oracle Fusion Sourcing and other Oracle SCM modules like Procurement, Contracts, and Supplier Management.
- Learn how sourcing fits into the broader Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
# 1. Introduction to Oracle Fusion Sourcing:
- Overview of Oracle Cloud and the role of sourcing in the procurement lifecycle.
- Key sourcing terms and concepts.
- Navigation within Oracle Fusion SCM.
# 2. Configuring Sourcing and Procurement:
- Setting up suppliers, categories, and items for sourcing events.
- Configuring negotiation styles and templates.
- Defining sourcing rules and supplier qualifications.
# 3. Creating and Managing Negotiations:
- Hands-on sessions on creating RFQs, RFPs, RFI and auctions.
- Managing time controls, supplier invitations, and bid rules.
- Understanding the different types of negotiations and their use cases.
# 4. Supplier Collaboration and Bid Management:
- Inviting suppliers to negotiations and managing supplier communications.
- Receiving, evaluating, and comparing supplier bids.
- Supplier scoring and selection processes.
# 5. Awarding Negotiations:
- Award scenarios and defining award criteria.
- Creating purchase orders or contracts directly from awarded negotiations.
- Closing negotiations and post-negotiation activities.
# 6. Reporting and Analytics:
- Configuring dashboards and reports for sourcing performance tracking.
- Measuring supplier performance, negotiation savings, and cycle times.
# 7. Integration with Other Oracle Modules:
- Integration with Oracle Procurement and Contracts.
- Supplier management and qualification processes.
- Overview of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and where sourcing fits.
Course Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or Oracle applications is a plus, but not required.