Residential Services Purchasing Support Specialist

AvalonBay Communities • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role Are you ready to join an extraordinary team and revolutionize the apartment living experience? At AvalonBay Communities, we don't just manage properties; we pioneer exceptional living experiences. If you're an accomplished administrative professional with a passion for innovation and a vision for excellence, your next career move is here. This is a temporary position. The Residential Services Purchasing Support Specialist is responsible for managing the administrative tasks for multiple communities in Northern California. Position may support the maintenance or office administrative functions, depending on the need for all administrative matters including but not limited to invoicing, working with external vendors and validating purchases within the Workday system. This individual will work closely with Accounts Payable, Maintenance and Community Managers as well as third part vendors. Strong communication skills and attention to detail is a must. The right candidate must have excellent relationship building and customer service skills as well as exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills. You know how to tackle a problem head-on while juggling a number of responsibilities and supporting a large team of associates. You have:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 - 2 years of multi-family or related property management experience preferred
• Experience with Workday or similar sized system for invoicing and procurement
• Equivalent experience in retail or hospitality industry accepted
• Administrative and organizational experience
• Technical computer experience in different office software
• Ability to listen and quickly develop rapport with residents and associates and successfully solve problems
• Experience completing repetitive administrative tasks with high attention to detail and limited mistakes
• Ability to manages multiple on-going tasks and schedules and adhere to and enforce required deadlines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees