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Procurement Specialist

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Why Join Fountain Services?

• Career Growth: Structured leadership pathways (including Foreman and Superintendent Academies), NCCER-credited apprenticeship program, tuition reimbursement, and bi-annual performance reviews.

• Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that values employees, fosters leadership, and encourages professional development at all levels.

• Community Impact: Active sponsorship of youth sports, nonprofits, and workforce development boards.

• Benefits:

•Competitive wages with performance bonuses and promotion opportunities

•Health, dental, and vision insurance

•401(k) retirement plan with company match

•Paid holidays and PTO

•Tuition reimbursement and technical/leadership development programs

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Company-sponsored team-building events and activities

Your Role: Procurement Specialist

Fountain Services is currently Procurement Specialist in our Spindale, NC home office, supporting our commercial/industrial electrical commercial/industrial electrical construction industry in the areas of procurement, materials management, and/or project management, working either for an electrical contractor or an electrical supply house/vendor. Other relevant experience would be work as an electrician, estimator, project administrator, or project engineer. This position reports directly to the company's procurement manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor pricing of major commodities

• Negotiate pricing and payment terms

• Work with suppliers and pre-construction engineer on submittals

• Work with suppliers on vendor managed inventory, consignment, and storage

• Keep a savings log

• Help maintain minmax inventory levels with suppliers and coordination with MFG

• Issue requisitions - details and quantity to purchasing assistant so they can issue purchase orders

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

• Must pass a mandatory drug screening

• Must provide two professional references

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Microsoft Suite

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task and work well under time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the commercial/industrial electrical construction industry in the areas of procurement

• Background working with electrical contractor or electrical supply house/vendor

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center - Charlotte, NC - $34 million

• Kimpton Hotel Arras - Asheville, NC - $7.7 million

• Appalachian State university Residence Halls - Boone, NC - $22 million

• Greenville Drive Stadium - Greenville, SC - $3 million

• Ballantyne Reimagined - Stream Park and The Amp - Charlotte, NC - $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Our Four Keys to Success

At Fountain Services, all employees — from entry-level to leadership — commit to:

1.Show up every day on time

2.Appreciate instruction from leaders

3.Let your work ethic speak for you

4.Retain knowledge

We’re looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career in a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.