Job Description
ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity:
ApplyBoard is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support one of our school partners with purchasing operations and vendor coordination. This role ensures that requisitions are accurately converted into purchase orders, invoices align with approved spend, and procurement workflows operate efficiently and with strong financial controls.
You’ll sit at the intersection of Finance, vendors, and internal teams—keeping purchasing processes clean, timely, and scalable as the business grows.
What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:
Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders and issue them to vendors
Validate vendor information and ensure correct vendor selection for each transaction
Create and manage blanket purchase orders where appropriate
Review invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy before payment processing
Follow up with internal teams to resolve missing or incomplete purchase order details
Partner with Accounting to ensure proper general ledger coding and fixed asset classification
Monitor procurement workflows and proactively address delays or bottlenecks
Track and manage procurement communications, including shared inboxes and vendor outreach
Maintain logs for special handling requests and payment instructions
Run regular reports to ensure timely processing of requisitions and purchase orders
Support upcoming payment cycles by ensuring invoices are complete and ready for processing
Communicate clearly with stakeholders on pending, incomplete, or unapproved requests
Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce errors
What You Bring to the Table:
5+ years of experience in procurement, accounts payable, or a related finance function
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and operational processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business tools
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Professional judgment and ability to handle sensitive information
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team. However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you'd like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.