Spend / Procurement Functional Lead - Workday Financials

Overview

The Squires Group is seeking a Spend / Procurement Functional Lead - Workday Financials to support a large public sector Workday transformation initiative. This role offers the opportunity to help modernize procurement and spend management processes for a mission-driven organization focused on transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. You'll join a program that is in the early design phase, allowing you to shape how procurement strategies, supplier management, and spend controls are built from the ground up. This is a high-visibility, long-term initiative with a collaborative team and meaningful impact on how public funds are managed. The work is primarily remote, with 30%-50% travel to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Spend Management and Procurement functional workstream within a full Workday Financials implementation
• Facilitate design sessions and translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
• Configure procurement, supplier, sourcing, and approval workflows
• Partner with Finance, Grants, Payroll, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end process alignment
• Support testing cycles, data validation, and go-live readiness
• Serve as the functional expert for procurement and spend management throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing Workday Financials with a focus on Spend Management and Procurement
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and controls
• Experience leading client-facing design discussions and functional decision-making
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on configuration
• Willingness to travel up to 30-50% as needed
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders

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