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Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hampton Roads ODUrent is the regions 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
- 12 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
ODU Rent Is A Professional Rental Company That Makes Renting Feel Like Home. Find Your Next Student Housing & Apartments Near ODU With ODU Rent. Apply Today. Off-Campus Apartments Near ODU – Walk to Class in Monarch Country Just Steps from Campus | Student & Non-Student Housing Option ... View more
