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Location

Boise, ID | United States

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Job description

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the

Employee Portal

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Application Deadline:

03/21/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$97,593.60 - $117,540.80

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — headquartered in Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Senior Contracting Agent to join our Supply Chain team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities across Idaho and Oregon. Our focus is on safely providing reliable, affordable, and clean energy to all those who depend on us.

This position is focused on providing contracting support throughout the company. The role is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location and offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Senior Contracting Agent do for us?

The Senior Contracting Agent is part of Idaho Power’s Supply Chain Procurement team. The agent will, with minimal guidance, lead stakeholders in negotiation and supplier management activities. They also will focus on the development of internal customer materials and service contracts of significant risk and complexity. The successful candidate will be masterful at leading competitive bidding events, preparing contract documents, and supporting best-value and least-cost objectives.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, Idaho Power offers work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Strategic sourcing and contracting practices, commercial terms, developing and writing a statement of work, negotiations, and supplier risk management techniques
• Purchasing and contracting strategies and business acumen
• ERP systems and procurement tools

Skills in:

• Time management, decision making, presentation, critical thinking, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Focusing on quality with strong attention to detail
• Being results-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Managing and coordinating multiple projects, including competing mandates
• MS Office programs, and other procurement tools and software
• Developing and implementing negotiation, contract, and supplier strategies

Ability to:

• Manage and/or work on project teams or independently
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of audiences including management
• Work well in a team environment
• Customer focus, mentor procurement team members
• Exceptional interpersonal and group facilitation
• Apply time management techniques and be flexible with changing priorities to ensure proper and timely completion of assignments
• Gather information, identify linkage and trends, and apply findings to assignments, develop alternatives
• Work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and maintain composure while dealing effectively with a diverse customer base and constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and aggressive deadlines
• May be required to work extended hours in the event of large emergencies, i.e. fires, outages, etc., or as requested by leadership
• Embrace change and accept challenge, ask difficult questions, and solve difficult problems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience

Experience:

• 6 or more years related work experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Competencies:

Building Partnerships, Business Acumen, Communication, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email:

[email protected]

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.

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