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Fountain Electric Services PURCHASING AGENT in Spindale, North Carolina
Purchasing Agent
Fountain Services, LLC is an established industry leader in the electrical trade, with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina. We serve industrial customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina.
Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We look for candidates with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.
We are currently seeking experienced and qualified applicants for the position of Industrial Electrician in our Spindale, NC home office. We offer competitive pay and, after a 90-day introductory period, comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid vacation, and 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Order (PO) Management:
Issue and process 5-20 POs daily, including KOJO POs, rental POs, online orders, and call-ins.
Enter and verify vendor pricing in KOJO and Sage, ensuring cost codes are accurate.
Handle miscellaneous purchases from warehouse, mechanics, and other departments.
Track and manage credit card receipts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Follow up on order statuses and price-check high-cost items.
Subcontract Administration:
Prepare, issue, and track subcontracts and contract change orders (COs).
Maintain subcontract records, ensuring all executed contracts are uploaded into Procore.
Ensure subcontractors have valid Certificates of Insurance (COI) and W9s on file.
Update the subcontract spreadsheet and follow up on outstanding contract documents.
Reporting & Data Management:
Maintain and update the Pricing Excel Sheet with vendor quotes.
Enter orders into Teams Code Red Report and send weekly updates.
Verify vendor pricing accuracy and address discrepancies.
Material Sourcing & Vendor Coordination:
Source specialty materials and out-of-stock items for warehouse and mechanics.
Compare vendor quotes and negotiate pricing when necessary.
Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve order issues
Education/Training/Experience
Experience: 2 years in purchasing or procurement (construction or similar industry preferred).
Software Proficiency: KOJO, Sage, Procore, Teams, and Excel.
Attention to Detail: Strong ability to verify vendor pricing, cost codes, and documentation.
Communication & Follow-up: Ability to coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting order issues and sourcing hard-to-find materials.
Organization & Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with electrical construction materials.
Familiarity with construction procurement or subcontract management.
Experience working with subcontractor compliance requirements (COI, W9s, etc.).
Background in accounts payable or finance-related tasks is a plus.