Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
NORFOLK
Future Opening: Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
Full Time • NORFOLK
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hampton Roads, ODUrent is the region’s largest and fastest-growing off-campus student housing provider, currently managing over 750 rental units. We are an innovative, team-driven real estate company committed to operational excellence and employee growth.
Position Summary
ODUrent is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing, organization, and tracking of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies. This role helps keep our maintenance operations running smoothly, especially during high-volume periods such as unit turns. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn property maintenance materials and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Maintain and update inventory tracking spreadsheets with accurate information
- Monitor stock levels and notify management when items need to be reordered
- Assist with preparing and stocking materials for busy periods such as unit turns
Purchasing Support
- Help source vendors and compare pricing for cost-effective purchasing
- Assist with ordering standard and specialty maintenance parts
- Track inventory usage and help identify future supply needs
Shop Organization & Logistics
- Keep the maintenance shop clean, organized, and efficient
- Maintain designated areas for:
- Deliveries
- Special-order parts
- Tool check-in/check-out
- Part returns
- Turn materials
- Work-order supplies
Materials & Tools Control
- Assist with daily check-in and check-out of tools and materials
- Help maintain accountability and organization of all equipment
Parts Pickup & Delivery
- Occasionally pick up parts from vendors as needed
- Assist with before or after-hours pickups when necessary for next-day operations
Preferred Knowledge
Basic understanding of maintenance parts and tools related to:
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Appliances
- Carpentry
Qualifications & Success Factors
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong time-management and problem-solving skills
- Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
- Works well independently and with a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Physically capable of handling inventory and materials
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous inventory, warehouse, or purchasing support experience preferred
- Maintenance parts and tools experience preferred
- Property maintenance experience is a plus
- 1–2 years of related experience preferred
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
About The Company
ODUrent is a multiple award-winning real estate company that offers the largest selection of off-campus student housing surrounding Old Dominion University, as well as an expanding non-student portfolio . We are proud to provide a wide range of affordable and quality housing also offering housing locations throughout Norfolk and Newport News. Our commitment to customer service while fostering a sense of community sets us apart. In addition to offering housing solutions, we also provide a self-storage option with a 300-unit storage facility. Currently, we are expanding our non-student and redevelopment divisions, and as a result, we are actively recruiting for several positions. These positions include Property Managers, Leasing Agents, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Maintenance Technicians. We believe in creating an innovative and supportive team, and if you are ready to join us, we would love to hear from you.
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