This role involves automating the Requisition-to-Purchase Order (Req-to-PO) process by integrating SharePoint Webforms and Microsoft Copilot Chatbot with JD Edwards (JDE). The goal is to streamline PR (Purchase Requisition) creation, approval tracking, and PO generation workflows while maintaining transparency for requestors through real-time status updates.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy SharePoint Webforms or Copilot Chatbot workflows to capture all necessary data for OS, ON, and OX requisition types.
- Integrate approved requisition data from SharePoint / Copilot into JDE for automatic PO generation.
- Enable two-way synchronization so that once POs are created in JDE, details (like PO numbers and open balances) are pushed back to SharePoint and visible to requestors.
- Develop the mechanism for requestors to review PR approval status and PO balance updates directly from the SharePoint interface.
- Build functionality to record PO receipts via SharePoint links and ensure they reflect accurately in JDE.
- Collaborate with procurement, IT, and finance teams to validate end-to-end workflow accuracy and audit compliance.
- Prepare documentation for workflow logic, data mapping, APIs, and exception handling.
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SharePoint (Online and On-Prem) — forms, workflows, Power Automate, and custom integration.Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or chatbot development using Power Virtual Agents or Azure Bot Service.Expertise in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP integration, especially Procurement, Requisition, and PO modules.Working knowledge of REST / SOAP APIs, JSON / XML, and middleware integrations.Experience in automation of procurement workflows and ERP connectors.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with JDE Orchestrator Studio for workflow automation.Exposure to Azure Logic Apps or Integration Services.Prior project experience automating PR → PO → Receipt processes in ERP systems.Understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) or source-to-pay (S2P) processes.