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Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Polizos Properties LLC
2 hours ago
Contract
Virginia
United States
Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

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
    • 12 years of related experience preferred
    Schedule
    • Full-time
    • Monday through Friday
    • 8-hour shifts

    Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour