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Application Deadline:

07/15/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date:

07/30/2027

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

97,593.60 - 117,540.80 Annual

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 temporary 3-year position is primarily focused on providing contracting support for critical infrastructure projects. 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:

• Proactively leads stakeholders in the development of internal customer service and goods contracts of moderate risk and/or complexity

• Leads the competitive bidding process, negotiates, and prepares contract documents

• Meets business unit cost objectives with focus on best value to Idaho Power

• Works closely with business unit partners and all levels of leadership to execute procurement strategies

• Provides contracting and contract management support for critical projects that are crucial to Clean Today, Cleaner Tomorrow® (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) — Idaho Power’s goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045. These transmission projects will allow Idaho Power to import safe, reliable, affordable, clean energy from the Pacific Northwest to meet growing demand in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• 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:

• Strong customer service

• 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

• Work well in a team environment

• Provide strong customer support

• Facilitate interpersonal and group tasks

• Apply time management techniques and be flexible with changing priorities to ensure proper and timely completion of assignments

• Gather information, identify 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 problems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

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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 : jobs@idahopower.com

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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: jobs@idahopower.com

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

P.O. Box 70

Boise, ID 83707

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