Principal, Spend Management Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal, Spend Management Lead based in United States.

• This senior client-facing role leads complex spend management engagements designed to deliver measurable financial and operational value.
• You will oversee multidisciplinary delivery teams and align resources, methodologies, and priorities with client objectives and contractual commitments.
• The role combines strategic leadership, financial accountability, governance, risk management, and executive-level client engagement.
• You will influence major decisions, build stakeholder trust, and ensure initiatives remain focused on measurable outcomes and agreed scope.
• Success requires balancing client expectations, team performance, financial targets, and delivery risks across multiple workstreams.
• You will also coach teams, strengthen governance, and communicate engagement performance to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Regular travel is expected to support client needs and maintain strong relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle.