Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

About the role

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.

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
• Absorb responsibility for preparing and stocking materials for busy periods such as unit turns
• Purchasing Support
• Help source vendors and compare pricing for cost-effective purchasing
• Absorb responsibility for assisting 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
• Absorb responsibility for assisting 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
• Absorb responsibility for before or after-hours pickups when necessary for next-day operations

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic understanding of maintenance parts and tools related to:
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Appliances
• Carpentry

Qualifications & Success Factors

• Highest level of organization 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

• A 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
• One to two years of related experience preferred

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Eight-hour shifts

Pay

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

About the company

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.