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September 11, 2024
Idaho Power Company
Boise
FULL TIME
Purchasing Agent
**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the
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Application Deadline:
09/22/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
78,083.20 - 94,036.80 Annual
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — headquartered in Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our Supply Chain team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. Our focus is on safely providing reliable, affordable, and clean energy to those who depend on us.
This position is focused on providing purchasing support for projects 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 Purchasing Agent do for us?
The Purchasing Agent is a part of Idaho Power’s Supply Chain Procurement Department. The Agent:
- Proactively coordinates with stakeholders in the development of internal customer purchase requirements of moderate risk and/or complexity.
- Develops and executes deal making strategies.
- Solicits quotes, leads the competitive bidding process, negotiates and issues purchase orders.
- Meets business unit cost objectives with focus on best value to Idaho Power.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer 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:
- Current purchasing practices, terms and conditions, negotiation strategies, competitive bid process and supplier management practices
- ERP systems
- Business acumen
Preferred:
- Commodity-specific experience in the power utility industry and/or construction
Skills in:
- Strong customer service
- Time management, decision making, presentation, negotiation, critical thinking, and organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Focusing on quality and 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
Ability to:
- Manage and/or work on project teams or independently
- Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and easily interact with a variety of audiences (including engineers, project managers, and management)
- 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 to changing priorities to ensure proper completion of tasks
- 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.
- Embrace change and accept challenge, ask difficult questions and solve problems
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field
Experience:
- 3 or more years related work experience
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.
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Competencies:
Building Partnerships, Business Acumen, Communication, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing
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.
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