Consultant 5 - FUNC_Retail GEN

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Job Description – SAP P2P Lead (Retail)

Position Summary

The Lead SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) – Retail is responsible for leading and delivering SAP P2P solutions tailored to retail business processes. This role acts as a subject matter expert, supporting end-to-end procurement, inventory, and invoice management while ensuring integration with retail operations and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end SAP P2P implementations within retail environments.

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP P2P functional solutions.

• Configure and optimize SAP modules related to P2P (MM, Inventory Management, Invoice Verification).

• Ensure seamless integration between P2P, Retail, and Finance (FI).

• Support retail-specific processes such as store procurement, vendor management, and indirect purchasing.

• Collaborate with technical teams to support enhancements, interfaces, and custom developments.

• Conduct system testing (unit, integration, UAT) and support defect resolution.

• Prepare and deliver user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

• Provide post-go-live support and continuous process improvements.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field.

• 7+ years of SAP P2P consulting experience.

• Strong functional expertise in SAP MM and P2P processes.

• Solid experience in SAP Retail environments.

• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA.

• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory, and invoice processes in retail.

• Experience integrating SAP MM with FI and retail modules.

• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Retail (Article Master, Purchasing for Stores).

• Knowledge of SAP Ariba integration is a plus.

• SAP certifications in MM / S/4HANA are desirable.

• Experience working in global or multi-country retail implementations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep functional expertise in P2P and Retail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead workshops and mentor junior consultants

• Customer-focused and delivery-oriented mindset

• Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid project models

Work Environment

• Retail-focused SAP landscape

• Cross-functional and global project teams

• Fast-paced and transformation-driven environment

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!