Purchasing & Inventory Specialist in Norfolk

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Assist with daily check-in and check-out of tools and materials
• Help maintain accountability and organization of all equipment

• Occasionally pick up parts from vendors as needed
• Assist with before or after-hours pickups when necessary for next-day operations

Basic understanding of maintenance parts and tools related to:

• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Appliances
• Carpentry

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous inventory, warehouse, or purchasing support experience
• Maintenance parts and tools experience
• Property maintenance experience is a plus
• 1–2 years of related experience

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