Purchasing Agent
Oxarc - Spokane, WA
Posted: 7/18/2025 - Expires: 10/16/2025
Job ID: 209963296
Job Description
OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as, medical and specialty gases since 1968. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 22 stores in WA, ID and OR.
Job Summary: Issue purchase orders to vendors for warehousing and resale of welding, safety and industrial supplies. Provide internal customer service and support for store and sales staff.
Duties include:
Create purchase orders in computer system through analysis of reports, customer invoices and stocking level parameters.
Update cost in computer system.
Contact vendors for pricing, product specifications, problems/concerns, return of goods and sourcing product.
Notify store and sales staff of major discrepancies in pricing, delivery and availability of product ordered.
Monitor backorder report.
Key and complete inventory transfers between branches.
Adjust inventory at branches (+or-) to correct discrepancies.
Act as back up for confirmation of all purchase orders, pricing, availability, part number accuracy and quantity ordered when needed.
Requirements include:
One year data entry, purchasing, and industry experience preferred.
Strong 10-key, data entry, and computer skills (MS Office).
Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
Must have customer service experience. Able to interact with co-workers, vendors and others in a positive, helpful manner.
Must be self-motivated; able to work as a team and independently
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Salary Range: Expected hiring salary is $21.00/hr -DOE. The salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary for this position which is $21.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.
OXARC offers a competitive salary and benefit package -- full time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with two deductible plans to choose from for employee and family, company paid life insurance ($10,000), 401(k) with company match, and employee discount. Paid time off includes 8 paid holidays per year, vacation is prorated based on hire date and employees are eligible to use vacation effective January after hire date, sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 worked, jury duty (up to 30 days), and bereavement leave. Clothing allowance program. Voluntary benefit options include life, and AD&D insurance. Employees are eligible for most benefits on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. However, some benefits have different qualifying periods. Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance is effective on the 90th day of employment.
If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for posted jobs, please contact us by calling, ....
Check us out at oxarc.com! To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to .... May also apply in person at 4003 E. Broadway Ave, Spokane WA 99202.
EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details
Company
Oxarc
Industry
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Contact method
Contact Info
Fax: ...
Job Information
Location
Spokane, WA
Website
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Experience
1+ to 2 Years
Career Level
Entry level
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Job Position
1 Position(s) Open
Salary/Wage
$21.00 - $30.00 /hour
Salary Range: Expected hiring salary is $21.00/hr -DOE. The salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary for this position which is $21.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.
Duration
Over 150 Days
Additional Information
Job Shift
Days (1st shift)
Public Transportation
No
Testing Required
Drug testing/screening
Background checks
Reference checks
Additional Testing Required
Other source will perform testing
Testing Description
Outside Agencies
Green Workplace/Job
No
Federal Contractor
Yes
Affirmative Action Plan
Yes
Oxarc - Spokane, WA
Posted: 7/18/2025 - Expires: 10/16/2025
Job ID: 209963296
Job Description
OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as, medical and specialty gases since 1968. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 22 stores in WA, ID and OR.
Job Summary: Issue purchase orders to vendors for warehousing and resale of welding, safety and industrial supplies. Provide internal customer service and support for store and sales staff.
Duties include:
Create purchase orders in computer system through analysis of reports, customer invoices and stocking level parameters.
Update cost in computer system.
Contact vendors for pricing, product specifications, problems/concerns, return of goods and sourcing product.
Notify store and sales staff of major discrepancies in pricing, delivery and availability of product ordered.
Monitor backorder report.
Key and complete inventory transfers between branches.
Adjust inventory at branches (+or-) to correct discrepancies.
Act as back up for confirmation of all purchase orders, pricing, availability, part number accuracy and quantity ordered when needed.
Requirements include:
One year data entry, purchasing, and industry experience preferred.
Strong 10-key, data entry, and computer skills (MS Office).
Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
Must have customer service experience. Able to interact with co-workers, vendors and others in a positive, helpful manner.
Must be self-motivated; able to work as a team and independently
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Salary Range: Expected hiring salary is $21.00/hr -DOE. The salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary for this position which is $21.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.
OXARC offers a competitive salary and benefit package -- full time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with two deductible plans to choose from for employee and family, company paid life insurance ($10,000), 401(k) with company match, and employee discount. Paid time off includes 8 paid holidays per year, vacation is prorated based on hire date and employees are eligible to use vacation effective January after hire date, sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 worked, jury duty (up to 30 days), and bereavement leave. Clothing allowance program. Voluntary benefit options include life, and AD&D insurance. Employees are eligible for most benefits on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. However, some benefits have different qualifying periods. Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance is effective on the 90th day of employment.
If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for posted jobs, please contact us by calling, ....
Check us out at oxarc.com! To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to .... May also apply in person at 4003 E. Broadway Ave, Spokane WA 99202.
EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details
Company
Oxarc
Industry
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Contact method
Contact Info
Fax: ...
Job Information
Location
Spokane, WA
Website
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Experience
1+ to 2 Years
Career Level
Entry level
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Job Position
1 Position(s) Open
Salary/Wage
$21.00 - $30.00 /hour
Salary Range: Expected hiring salary is $21.00/hr -DOE. The salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary for this position which is $21.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.
Duration
Over 150 Days
Additional Information
Job Shift
Days (1st shift)
Public Transportation
No
Testing Required
Drug testing/screening
Background checks
Reference checks
Additional Testing Required
Other source will perform testing
Testing Description
Outside Agencies
Green Workplace/Job
No
Federal Contractor
Yes
Affirmative Action Plan
Yes
Job ID: 486141704
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025
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