Description We are looking for an experienced Procurement Operations Manager to support the Global Sourcing & Procurement team during a temporary leadership transition for a leading M& A software organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide daily purchasing activities, strengthen process consistency, and help ensure efficient coordination across suppliers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of procure-to-pay workflows, hands-on experience with Workday, and the ability to lead operational priorities in a complex, multi-affiliate business environment. Responsibilities: - Lead the daily activities of the procurement operations function, setting priorities for team workload and addressing escalated issues in a timely manner. - Act as the primary resource for requisition and purchasing processes within Workday and related financial systems, offering practical support to internal users. - Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay operations, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier interactions, to promote timely and policy-aligned execution. - Uphold procurement controls by administering policies, approval paths, and standard procedures that support compliance and operational accuracy. - Investigate and resolve system or process-related purchasing issues, working closely with Finance and IT teams when cross-functional support is needed. - Coordinate operational activities for travel and non-employee programs, ensuring vendor follow-up and smooth issue resolution. - Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, financial systems, and other business partners to maintain effective day-to-day procurement support. - Identify practical opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and create a better experience for end users across procurement processes. - Support procurement operations across a global, multi-affiliate structure while adapting to varying business needs and priorities Requirements - 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing operations roles. - Proven knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier support activities. - Hands-on experience using Workday Procurement or similar financial systems in a purchasing environment. - Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables. - Strong ability to review contracts and identify key procurement-related terms and considerations. - Solid understanding of procurement policies, approval workflows, and internal control requirements. - Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Accounts Payable, IT, and Sourcing. - Ability to work effectively within a global or multi-entity business environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .