Learn how to manage the full Oracle R12 Procure to Pay lifecycle in this live, instructor-led course. Across four days, you’ll cover both Purchasing and Payables, gaining the practical skills to streamline procurement, manage supplier relationships, and process payments accurately.
Oracle R12 Procure to Pay
Master the complete procure to pay process
The Oracle R12 Procure to Pay course covers the complete cycle from requisition to payment. You’ll explore both the Purchasing and Payables modules, gaining the practical skills needed to manage transactions and period-end activities confidently within Oracle Financials.
Learning objectives
- Process requisitions and purchase orders
- Manage suppliers and sourcing rules
- Receive goods and match invoices
- Handle payments and credit memos
- Navigate iProcurement workflows
- Apply encumbrance accounting
- Use Payment Manager
- Run reports and close periods
What you’ll learn
Learn how to maintain, update, and optimise supplier records in Oracle R12. You’ll work through practical exercises in setting up supplier accounts, managing supplier sites, merging duplicate entries, and handling contractual data. The course also introduces approved supplier lists and sourcing strategies to align supplier selection with organisational goals.
Supplier setup and management
Learn how to create, update, and maintain accurate supplier records in Oracle R12. You’ll explore how supplier data impacts procurement and finance processes, from managing account details and site information to handling solicitations, contracts, and approved supplier lists. All essential skills for ensuring consistent, high-quality procurement operations.
Processing receipts and invoice matching
Gain practical skills in handling receipts and ensuring accurate three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices. Learn how to manage exceptions, returns, and receipt histories, as well as how receiving activity ties into payment processes and integrates with Oracle Payables and Inventory to support reliable, error-free transactions.
Navigating Oracle iProcurement
Understand how to use Oracle iProcurement to raise and track requisitions, manage approvals, and process receipts. You’ll practice using smart forms for non-catalogue requests, explore Express and Standard receipting, and understand how this self-service tool supports decentralised purchasing while aligning with corporate procurement controls.
Creating requisitions, RFQs and purchase orders
Discover how to raise and manage requisitions, generate requests for quotations (RFQs), and create purchase orders in Oracle R12. Explore how sourcing rules, approvals, and document hierarchies work together to streamline procurement activity, building the knowledge to support compliant, well-controlled purchasing processes within your organisation.
What’s included
- 4 days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
- Course completion certificate
Key facts
Ideal for
Finance, procurement, and facilities professionals seeking to master Oracle’s Procure to Pay process.
Prerequisites
A working knowledge of your organisation's procurement process is essential. Familiarity with Oracle navigation is beneficial.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Develop a comprehensive foundation in Oracle R12’s Procure to Pay process. Through structured modules, real-world scenarios and live labs, you’ll learn how to confidently handle requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, invoicing, and payments in a professional setting.
What is the structure of the Oracle R12 Procure to Pay course?
The course is structured over four days and split into two distinct parts. The first two days focus on the Oracle Purchasing module, covering everything from supplier setup to requisition and purchase order processing. The final two days are dedicated to the Payables module, teaching you how to manage supplier invoices, process payments, handle credit memos, and close accounting periods. Each day combines hands-on practice with practical scenarios, ensuring you gain relevant experience throughout.
How does this course support month-end processes?
This course helps you manage Oracle Payables month-end processes with confidence. You’ll learn to close periods, handle accruals, reconcile transactions, and transfer data to the General Ledger. Practical exercises show how to maintain accuracy, address exceptions, and support compliance, giving your finance team the skills to streamline reporting and reduce end-of-month pressure.
Will this course help me prepare for other Oracle Financials modules?
Yes, by covering Purchasing and Payables in depth, this course builds the foundation needed for further training in Oracle General Ledger, Cash Management, or Asset Management. You’ll gain a clear view of how financial data connects across modules, making it easier to progress into more advanced areas with confidence.
View our other Oracle Financials courses.
How does this course help reduce errors in my organisation?
Through this training, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the correct steps in the Procure to Pay process. This minimises mistakes such as duplicate payments or missed approvals. You’ll also understand validation rules, workflow behaviour, and common exceptions, giving you the tools to troubleshoot issues effectively. Reducing errors leads to better supplier relationships, more accurate reporting and improved financial oversight across the business.
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