Entry Purchasing Agent

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for an Entry Purchasing Agent to join our Corporate Services & Communications team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe reliable affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Powers 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:

• Bachelors degree

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• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in business supply chain or related field

Experience:

• N/A

Preferred:

• 3 or more years of 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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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Were 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.