Senior SAP P2P Functional Consultant

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Senior SAP P2P Functional Consultant (Retail)

Role Summary We are seeking a

Senior SAP P2P Functional Consultant

with hands-on experience in the

retail domain

to design, implement, and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in

SAP S/4HANA . The role requires strong skills in

solution design and troubleshooting

for SAP-to-third-party integrations (Buyer Portal, Store Portal, Ariba, SAP CAR, WMS, TMS, BBIC, SPS Commerce), along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end

P2P functional design : requisitioning, sourcing, PO, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payment. Configure and optimize

SAP S/4HANA

P2P modules (MM, Procurement, and AP) for retail-specific scenarios (stores, DCs, suppliers). Own

integration design & troubleshooting

between SAP and third-party systems: Buyer Portal, Store Portal,

Ariba

(Sourcing/Buying),

SAP CAR ,

WMS ,

TMS ,

BBIC ,

SPS Commerce

(EDI). Define and manage

interface patterns

(IDocs, APIs/OData, EDI, Flat files, CPI/PI/PO) including error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning. Partner with business on

requirement gathering , fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and functional specifications. Lead

testing cycles

(unit, SIT, UAT),

cutover planning , and

hypercare

for deployments. Create detailed

configuration documents , process flows, test scripts, and knowledge articles. Work closely with

Basis/ABAP/Integration

teams to resolve defects, map data, and ensure compliance with security and controls. Drive

continuous improvement : KPI tracking, root cause analysis, and process automation within P2P. Provide

production support

with strong incident/problem management and SLA adherence.

Must-Have Qualifications 7–12 years

of SAP experience with

strong hands-on P2P

(MM/Procurement/AP) in

S/4HANA . Proven

retail domain

experience (store operations, DC logistics, vendor collaboration, promotions, markdowns, cross-docking preferred). Strong experience in

SAP-to-3rd party interfacing

for solution design & troubleshooting across: Buyer/Store Portals,

Ariba ,

SAP CAR ,

WMS ,

TMS ,

BBIC ,

SPS Commerce . Expertise in

integration technologies : IDoc, EDI (850/855/856/810), API/OData, XML/JSON, SAP

CPI/PI/PO ; familiarity with monitoring tools (AIF, Integration Cockpits). Hands-on

configuration : purchasing groups, release strategies, PR/PO, GR, LIV, pricing, account determination, vendor master, source list, info records. Solid understanding of

invoice processing

and

3-way match ; tax, freight, surcharges; returns/RTV; STO; subcontracting. Strong

problem-solving and troubleshooting

in complex, distributed landscapes. Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills Ariba

(Buying/Sourcing/Contracts) – configuration & integration. VIM (Vendor Invoice Management)

– process design, workflows, exception handling. SAP RISE

– cloud migration awareness, best practices, and operational guardrails. Knowledge of

SPS Commerce

EDI mappings and retailer trading partner requirements. Exposure to

SAP CAR

for retail analytics and inventory visibility. Understanding of

WMS/TMS

data models and event-driven integrations. Familiarity with

Fiori

apps in P2P and user adoption strategies.

Technical & Tools Stack SAP

S/4HANA

(MM, Procurement, AP), Fiori Integration:

IDoc ,

CPI/PI/PO , APIs/OData, EDI ( SPS Commerce ), AIF Ariba, VIM (preferred) Monitoring & Ticketing: SolMan/Jira/ServiceNow (or equivalent) Documentation: BPMN/Visio, Confluence/SharePoint

Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred:

SAP S/4HANA

certifications (MM/Procurement),

Ariba ,

VIM ,

CPI .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) P2P cycle time reduction and first-time-right PO/Invoice rates Interface success rate and mean time to resolve (MTTR) for integration issues Reduction in invoice exceptions and blocked payments UAT defect leakage and production incident volume On-time delivery of design docs, test scripts, and cutover plans