Purchasing Manager
Full Time • NORFOLK
Responsive recruiter
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
- Deliveries
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
- HVAC
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
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
About The Company
ODUrent is a multiple award-winning real estate company that offers the largest selection of off-campus student housing surrounding Old Dominion University, as well as an expanding non-student portfolio . We are proud to provide a wide range of affordable and quality housing also offering housing locations throughout Norfolk and Newport News. Our commitment to customer service while fostering a sense of community sets us apart. In addition to offering housing solutions, we also provide a self-storage option with a 300-unit storage facility. Currently, we are expanding our non-student and redevelopment divisions, and as a result, we are actively recruiting for several positions. These positions include Property Managers, Leasing Agents, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Maintenance Technicians. We believe in creating an innovative and supportive team, and if you are ready to join us, we would love to hear from you.
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