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🛒 Supply Chain Specialist · 1Z0-520

Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1
Purchasing Essentials (1Z0-520)

Build a strong functional foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials and master Oracle Purchasing — suppliers, RFQs, sourcing rules, requisitions, purchase orders and receiving.

Procure to Pay Suppliers & Sourcing Requisitions & POs Approvals & Routing Buyer Work Center OPN Specialist
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Navigation & FlexfieldsR12 navigation, multi-org & flexfields
Suppliers & SourcingSupplier setup, RFQs & sourcing rules
Requisitions & Purchase OrdersDocument creation, approval & routing
Receiving & Buyer WorkCenterReceipts, accounting & administration
64
Exam Questions
120
Minutes Duration
60%
Passing Score
Online
Proctored Exam
Why It's Trending

Procurement Teams Run on Oracle Purchasing

From supplier management to requisitioning, purchase orders and receiving, Oracle E-Business Suite Purchasing drives the procurement process across global enterprises — keeping certified specialists in steady demand.

Trending
1000s
Enterprises Run Oracle EBS Purchasing
Oracle E-Business Suite Purchasing powers supplier sourcing and procurement across large global enterprises.
9K+
Supply Chain Functional Roles Globally
Functional consultants with EBS Purchasing skills remain in steady demand for implementation and support engagements.
Trending
OPN
Recognized OPN Specialist Credential
1Z0-520 qualifies as competency criteria for the Oracle E-Business Suite Supply Chain Management specialization.
+14%
Higher Pay for Purchasing Consultants
Certified Oracle Purchasing specialists earn a competitive premium on ERP implementation projects.
Certification Path

Your Path into Oracle E-Business Suite Supply Chain

Start Here
EBS R12.1 Inventory Essentials
1Z0-519 Specialization
You Are Here
EBS R12.1 Purchasing Essentials
1Z0-520 Specialization
Builds On
EBS R12.1 General Ledger Essentials
1Z0-516 Specialization
Advanced
EBS R12 Applications DBA
Administration Track
Specialize
Oracle Cloud SCM / Fusion
Cloud Procurement Track

Exam 1Z0-520 is an OPN specialist certification for functional consultants, validating Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing implementation expertise — completing a well-rounded EBS Financials and Supply Chain skillset alongside Inventory, Payables and General Ledger.

Exam Overview

Exam 1Z0-520: Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing Essentials

Language
English
Duration
120 Minutes
Total Questions
64
Passing Score
60%
Format
Multiple Choice, Proctored Online
Delivery
Proctored Online

The Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Purchasing certification will certify to peers and potential employers that you possess a functional foundation in E-Business Essentials. You'll develop and validate the skills to access and navigate within the R12 E-Business Suite, enter data, retrieve information in the form of a query and access online help. Furthermore, you'll understand how to set up and use R12 Oracle Purchasing to manage the purchasing process — from requisitioning to receipt of purchase orders.

Course Content

Complete Oracle EBS R12.1 Purchasing Curriculum

Click any module to expand and explore the topics covered in detail.

01
Navigating in R12 Oracle Applications
10 Topics
Log in to Oracle Applications
Navigate from Personal Home Page to Applications
Choose a responsibility
Create Favorites and set Preferences
Use Forms and Menus
Enter data using Forms
Search for data using Forms
Access online Help
Run and monitor Reports and Programs
Log out of Oracle Applications
02
Introduction to Oracle Applications R12
3 Topics
Explain the footprint of R12 E-Business Suite
Describe the benefits of R12 E-Business Suite
Describe R12 E-Business Suite architecture
03
Shared Entities and Integration
3 Topics
Explain shared entities within R12 E-Business Suite
Describe key integration points and business flows between products in E-Business Suite (EBS)
Identify Key Business Flows and products involved in E-Business Suite (EBS)
04
Fundamentals of Flexfields
16 Topics
Describe Flexfields and their components
Identify the steps to implement a Flexfield
Define value sets and values
Define Key Flexfields
Define Descriptive Flexfields
Define Multiple Organization (Multi-Org)
Describe the types of organizations supported in the Multi-Org model
Explain the entities of Multi-Org
Explain how Multi-Org secures data
Identify key implementation considerations for Multi-Org
Define Multi-Org Access Control
Explain Multi-Org preferences
Explain Enhanced Multiple-Organization Reporting
Explain the concepts of subledger accounting
Explain Workflow concepts
Describe the benefits of Workflow
05
Procure to Pay Lifecycle Overview
3 Topics
Describe the Procure to Pay process flow
Describe the key areas in the Procure to Pay process
Describe how the Procure to Pay process fits into the Oracle E-Business Suite of applications
06
Oracle Purchasing Overview
8 Topics
Describe how the Procurement process fits into the Procure to Pay lifecycle
Describe the Procurement process flow
Describe the key areas in the Procurement process
Identify Purchasing integration points
Identify Purchasing open interfaces and APIs
Describe the Oracle Applications Enterprise Structure at a high level
Describe the process for defining Inventory Organizations and Locations
Explain Multi-Org Considerations in defining Inventory Orgs
07
Suppliers
7 Topics
Define suppliers
Define supplier sites
Manage suppliers
Identify standard reports for suppliers
Define setup options for suppliers
Identify and define additional implementation considerations for suppliers
Explain Global vs Local suppliers
08
Document Security, Routing and Approval
6 Topics
Define your document security and access levels
Define your document approval and routing process
Identify key reports related to document security and routing
Describe setup options for document security, routing and approval
Identify implementation considerations for document security
Explain Multi-Org Considerations in defining document approval and routing process (including across Business Groups)
09
RFQs and Quotations
5 Topics
Create RFQs
Create quotations
Identify key reports related to RFQs and quotations
Describe setup options for RFQs and quotations
Describe implementation considerations for RFQs and quotations
10
Approved Supplier Lists and Sourcing Rules
6 Topics
Define supplier statuses
Set up and use an approved supplier list
Set up and use sourcing rules
Describe how sourcing information defaults to requisitions and purchase orders
Describe implementation considerations for approved supplier lists and sourcing rules
Understand Intercompany sourcing rules and processes
11
Requisitions
16 Topics
Create purchase requisitions
Create Internal Requisitions
Describe requisition document interfaces
Identify standard reports for requisitions
Define setup options for requisitions
Identify additional implementation considerations for requisitions
Create standard, blanket, contract, and planned purchase documents
Create purchasing document releases
Describe purchasing document interfaces
Maintain purchase orders
Identify standard reports for purchase orders
Define setup options for purchase orders
Identify additional implementation considerations for purchase orders
Use the Auto Create window to automate the creation of purchase documents
Use the "Create Releases" program to automatically generate blanket purchase agreement releases
Use the "PO Create Documents" workflow to automate the creation of purchase documents without buyer intervention
12
Professional Buyer's WorkCenter
22 Topics
Use the Buyer's Work Center to manage requisitions
Use the Buyer's Work Center to create and manage standard purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements
Describe how the Buyer's Work Center is the buyer's desktop for negotiations and supplier management
Describe the process of receiving goods
Describe receipt routing
Describe receipt processing methods
Create standard, express, and cascade receipts
Describe substitute receipts, unordered receipts, returns and corrections
Describe pay on receipt
Describe Receiving Open Interface
Identify key receiving reports
Describe receiving setup options
Identify implementation considerations for receiving
Describe the period closing process in Purchasing
Describe key accounts, accounting events and accounting entries
Create requisitions and purchase orders in foreign currency
Identify key reports for purchasing accounting
Describe setup options for purchasing accounting
Describe implementation considerations for purchasing accounting
Identify Purchasing administration and maintenance tasks
Identify key concurrent processes
Describe implementation considerations for purchasing administration
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the 1Z0-520 exam?
Functional consultants and procurement team members who implement and support Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing.
Do I need prerequisites for this exam?
There is no mandatory prerequisite, but hands-on experience with R12 navigation, suppliers and the procure-to-pay lifecycle is strongly recommended.
Is the 1Z0-520 exam proctored?
Yes. The exam is delivered as a proctored online exam, monitored to validate candidate identity and exam integrity.
What topics carry the most weight in this exam?
Requisitions, Professional Buyer's WorkCenter, and Oracle Purchasing Overview form a significant portion of the exam.
What can I pursue after 1Z0-520?
This certification completes a well-rounded EBS Financials and Supply Chain profile alongside Inventory, Payables, Receivables and General Ledger certifications.
How is the exam scored?
The exam consists of 64 multiple choice questions to be completed in 120 minutes, with a passing score of 60%.
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