Procurement Coordinator (Temporary/Short Term)

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview

The Procurement Coordinator provides administrative and transactional support to Cortland’s Procurement team during the Coupa transition. This role focuses on routing invoices, creating purchase orders for recurring services, and assisting suppliers with Coupa registration. The specialist will help ensure smooth workflow processing, accurate data entry, and timely communication with internal teams and external suppliers throughout the transition period.

*This is a Temporary, Full-Time, Onsite position located at the Atlanta CSC (Corporate Office). The expected dates for this role are January 5th, 2026 - March 27th, 2026.**

• Support day-to-day procurement activities during the Coupa implementation, including invoice routing, purchase order creation, and supplier enablement tasks
• Route incoming invoices to appropriate approvers in Coupa for timely review
• Create and submit purchase orders (POs) for recurring services and verify accuracy of supporting details
• Contact suppliers to assist with Coupa registration, onboarding steps, and troubleshooting basic enrollment issues
• Maintain accuracy of procurement-related data by reviewing entries for completeness and flagging discrepancies to the Procurement team
• Provide first-level support to internal stakeholders navigating Coupa during the transition period
• Assist with documenting process steps and updates as new workflows are introduced
• Help track progress on supplier enablement and escalate issues as needed
• Support communication efforts with internal teams and suppliers during rollout (e.g., reminders, status updates, basic guidance)
• Monitor assigned queues (invoices, supplier inquiries, outstanding POs) to ensure timely follow-up
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in administrative support, accounts payable, procurement, or similar work
• Comfortable navigating systems and completing accurate data entry (Coupa experience is a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Start Date: January 5 (or earlier if available)
• Duration: January 5th–March 27th

About Cortland

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email Careers@cortland.com

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