Contracting Agent

Idaho Power Company • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power, located in the vibrant community of Boise, Idaho, is seeking a motivated Contracting Agent to join our Supply Chain Procurement 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, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. The Contracting Agent works independently and with minimal guidance to lead stakeholders in the development of internal customer materials and service contracts of significant risk and/or complexity. They lead the competitive bidding process, negotiations, and prepare comprehensive contract documents. The Contracting Agent will meet business unit cost objectives with a focus on delivering the best value to Idaho Power.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 or more years related work experience
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Knowledge of Contracting practices, terms, and conditions
• Knowledge of Developing and writing a statement of work
• Knowledge of Negotiation techniques and supplier management practices
• Knowledge of Competitive bidding processes
• Knowledge of Contracting strategies and principles for a wide range of service/goods industries
• Knowledge of ERP and EAM systems
• Knowledge of Business Acumen
• Skills in Excellent time management, decision making, and analytical skills
• Skills in Effective problem solving, critical thinking, and negotiation skills
• Skills in Verbal, written, and professional communication, including effective listening
• Skills in Highly organized, able to manage and coordinate multiple projects, including competing priorities with frequent interruptions
• Skills in Focusing on quality with strong attention to detail
• Skills in Building and establishing effective working relationships to build trust and foster collaboration
• Skills in Microsoft 365, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote
• Ability to be results-oriented
• Ability to lead and/or collaborate on project teams with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to initiate action independently to manage work and customer relationships, as needed with planning & organizing abilities leading to effective recommendations and decision making
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, both verbally and written, with a variety of audiences (including highly technical personnel and senior business leaders)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain customer focus and deliver a high degree of customer service
• Ability to leverage procurement strengths to mentor peers and junior Contracting Agents
• Ability to work well with others, maintains focus on achieving a common goal
• Ability to prioritize and effectively apply time management techniques to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to be flexible to changing priorities to ensure proper completion of tasks associated with work portfolio
• Ability to gather information, identify linkage and trends, apply findings to assignments, and develop alternatives
• Ability to 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 demanding work and aggressive deadlines
• Ability to embrace change and accept complex challenges with initiative
• Ability to ask difficult questions and solve difficult problems

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field
• Industry recognized certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholders in the development of internal customer materials and service contracts of significant risk and/or complexity.
• Lead the competitive bidding process.
• Lead negotiations.
• Prepare comprehensive contract documents.
• Meet business unit cost objectives with a focus on delivering the best value to Idaho Power.
• May be required to work extended hours in the event of large emergencies, i.e. fires, outages, etc.
• Be accessible after normal business hours for responding to leadership and customer requests.

Benefits

• strong work-life balance
• competitive pay and benefits
• an employee incentive plan
• 401k employer-match
• pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level