Spend / Procurement Functional Lead – Workday Financials

The Squires Group•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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