Principal Strategist, Finance Operations – Spend Management

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. Manage the procurement strategic planning cycle .

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,500 - $222,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the procurement strategic planning cycle
Serve as the owner for Policy and Process Management
Drive organizational performance by owning Finance Operations and Spend Management metrics
Drive budget management through fiscal year planning, renewal management, and invoice tracking
Partner closely with the Finance Transformation Office to align organizational initiatives with enterprise-wide goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience with growing levels of responsibility
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Experienced problem-solver able to delve into operational tactics while engaging meaningfully on the "big picture"
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong presence in front of senior executives
Deep understanding of the Source-to-Pay process
Preferred experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy and business operations
Proactive and result-oriented, driven by intellectual curiosity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workday Bonus Plan
Role-specific commission/bonus
Annual refresh stock grants

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategic planningpolicy managementprocess managementfinance operationsspend managementbudget managementfiscal year planningrenewal managementinvoice trackingSource-to-Pay process

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunication skillsengagement with executivesproactiveresult-orientedintellectual curiosity

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s Degree in BusinessMaster’s Degree (preferred)