Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for an Entry Purchasing Agent to join our Corporate Services & Communications 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 safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does an Entry Purchasing Agent do for us?
Operates under direction of management and senior procurement personnel. For purchase requisitions, assists with spot buys, soliciting quotes, materials purchase orders, software purchases and renewals, the development of internal customer requirements, and meeting 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:
- Contracting practices
Skills in:
- Time management, decision making, problem solving, presentation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Maintaining a strong attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a variety of audiences
- Work well in a team environment
- Be a self-starter
- Maintain customer focus
- Take direction from senior staff personnel
- Easily interact with different personalities including highly technical personnel and business leaders
- Apply time management techniques and be flexible to changing priorities to ensure proper completion of tasks
- 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.
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:
- N/A
Preferred:
- 3 or more years of related work experience
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
