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Location Norfolk, Virginia

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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

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Posting ID: 1261863658 Posted: 2026-06-16 Job Title: Purchase Inventory Specialist
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