Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.
At PNNL, our Computing and Information Technology organization is redefining how we work and innovate by reimagining the digital workplace. We empower research and streamline operations-making both faster, smarter, and more efficient-so our professionals can tackle some of the world's toughest challenges in science, energy, and national security. Our experts in AI, cybersecurity, design, and engineering work side by side, using real-time insights and human-centered design to break down barriers. Ready to make your mark on tomorrow? Come work with us.
In support of PNNL's mission, Digital Platforms collaborates closely with our business and technology partners to build and maintain innovative software solutions and robust data and analytics capabilities. We aim to be a strategic partner in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions that drive innovation and improve the way our staff work across the PNNL digital workplace. Our forward-thinking, agile teams leverage cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and AI to modernize existing platforms and assist in the creation of novel solutions. By integrating commercial products, custom-developed and low-code solutions, we ensure our digital platforms are ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
PNNL is modernizing its Acquisitions ecosystem as part of a multi-year Oracle Cloud ERP transformation. We are seeking an Oracle Cloud Procurement Platform Engineer to support the implementation, stabilization, and long-term sustainment of Oracle Cloud Procurement and related ERP capabilities.
In this role, you will serve as a techno-functional Procurement engineer, partnering closely with Procurement, Finance, compliance, supplier management, implementation partners, and internal ERP workstreams including Integrations, Data, Reporting, Architecture, Security, and Testing.
This is a platform-focused role, emphasizing configuration ownership, system stability, compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement - not short-term, project-only delivery. The role will support PNNL's long-term Acquisitions product strategy to simplify procurement through integrated, compliant, and transparent workflows; reduce friction from request to purchase order/award; improve visibility into procurement status and approvals; and strengthen supplier readiness, contract quality, and audit posture.
Expertise in every Oracle Procurement-related module is not required; strong depth in a subset of modules, paired with a willingness to learn across the platform, is expected.
KEY REPONSIBILITIES
Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle Cloud Procurement and related ERP modules to meet business and operational needs.
Translate Procurement, Acquisitions, Supplier Management, and related Finance requirements into scalable, supportable Oracle Cloud configurations.
Participate in requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
Collaborate with cross-cutting ERP teams including Integration, Data, Reporting, Security, Architecture, and Testing to deliver end-to-end Procurement solutions.
Support System Integration Testing and assist with UAT readiness, defect triage, and resolution.
Evaluate Oracle quarterly cloud updates, perform impact analysis, coordinate regression testing, and support adoption of new features.
Configure and support procurement workflows, approvals, notifications, document sequencing, business rules, and controls.
Support supplier-facing capabilities, including supplier registration, qualification, supplier portal functionality, and supplier data maintenance.
Support procurement lifecycle capabilities from requisition through purchase order, sourcing events, contracts, supplier management, receiving, invoicing, and related downstream processes.
Partner with Finance and Procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment across Tax, Expenses, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and related financial processes.
Troubleshoot configuration, security, workflow, data, and integration issues across the Procurement landscape.
Support and troubleshoot role-based security, data access, approvals, and provisioning issues in partnership with security/IAM teams.
Partner with integration teams on procurement, supplier, inventory, expense, and payables integrations and support end-to-end issue resolution.
Document functional and technical designs, workflows, configuration decisions, controls, and support procedures.
Provide knowledge sharing and guidance to peers, business stakeholders, and support teams.
Participate in production support and service management activities, including incident, problem, and change management, as needed.
Support long-term platform improvement efforts focused on reducing manual work, improving transparency, strengthening compliance, and simplifying the user experience for requesters, approvers, buyers, suppliers, and compliance stakeholders.
Procurement Functional Areas
This role will support one or more of the following Oracle Cloud ERP functional areas, based on experience and program needs. Primary depth in 4-5 areas is typical, with opportunities for cross-training over time.
Self-Service Procurement
Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement Contracts
Supplier Qualification Management
Supplier Portal
Supplier Management / Supplier Data
Inventory Management
Receiving
Expenses
Tax
Accounts Payable
Procurement approvals, workflow, and controls
Procurement reporting and operational visibility
Supplier, contract, and compliance-related processes
Expertise across all areas is not expected. Candidates with strong experience in a subset of these areas are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-
AA and 16 years of relevant experience -OR-
HS/GED and 18 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience applying theoretical/fundamental computer science concepts through the design, development, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of computer infrastructure and networks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Oracle Cloud Procurement, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Inventory, Payables, or ERP certifications.
Experience supporting post-production or platform operations.
Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms, such as Boomi.
Experience with legacy procurement, supplier, finance, or ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Maximo, or similar tools.
Experience in public sector, government, research, national laboratory, or highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting procurement compliance, audit readiness, supplier risk, or contract quality processes.
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
Experience contributing to product/platform roadmaps, backlog refinement, release planning, or continuous improvement efforts.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
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