Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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