Workday Spend/Procurement Functional Lead

The Squires Group is seeking a Workday Spend / Procurement Functional Lead 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.

• →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

• 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

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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