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Purchasing Manager

ODUrent
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition assistance


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 Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing, organization, and control of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies. This role is critical to keeping our maintenance operations running efficiently, especially during high-volume periods such as unit turns. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in property maintenance materials and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

  • Maintain and update the inventory tracking spreadsheet with accurate, real-time data
  • Monitor stock levels and reorder items marked for replenishment
  • Procure specialty parts and increased inventory for peak demand periods (e.g., turns)


Purchasing & Cost Control

  • Research vendors and pricing to secure cost-effective purchasing solutions
  • Track usage trends and anticipate future inventory needs


Shop Organization & Logistics

  • Maintain a clean, organized shop environment with clearly designated areas for:
    • Deliveries
    • Special-order parts
    • Tool check-in/check-out
    • Part returns
    • Turn materials
    • Work-order supplies

Materials & Tools Control

  • Manage daily check-in and check-out of tools and materials
  • Ensure accountability and availability of all equipment


Parts Pickup & Delivery

  • Occasionally pick up parts as needed
  • Parts may be collected before or after work hours and delivered the following morning


Required Knowledge

  • Strong working knowledge of maintenance parts and tools, including:
    • HVAC
    • Plumbing
    • Electrical
    • Appliances
    • Carpentry

Qualifications & Success Factors

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Physically capable of handling inventory and materials
  • Intermediate computer proficiency


Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required (College degree preferred)
  • Inventory or warehouse experience required
  • Maintenance parts and tools experience required
  • Purchasing experience: 4 years preferred
  • Property maintenance experience: 4 years preferred


Schedule

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

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