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Application Deadline:

01/30/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$122,012.80 - $146,931.20

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — headquartered in Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Procurement Leader 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 position is focused on managing the contracting side of procurement. 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 Procurement Leader do for us?

The Procurement Leader is part of the Supply Chain management team. The successful candidate will oversee a team of seven contracting agents, ensuring that their negotiating and supplier management activities achieve company goals. This leader will need to develop strong business and supplier relationships and support best-value and least-cost objectives.

This leader reports to the Procurement Strategy Manager, and together they set goals and objectives for the larger Procurement team, ensuring a collaborative working environment, identifying problems, and developing solutions, and providing project guidance.

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Corporate standards and procurement tools
• Purchasing and contracting practices, risk management techniques
• Commercial terms, strong business acumen
• Policies and procedures relating to personnel management, basic budgeting, and performance management

Preferred:

• Supply chain methodologies, procurement strategies, strategic sourcing techniques, utility industry commodities, operations and accounting practices, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and key controls as they relate to procurement

Skills in:

• Strong customer service and leadership skills
• Negotiation, communication, time management and prioritization
• using MS Office programs, and other procurement tools and software
• analysis techniques, decision making

Preferred:

• Skills in total cost analysis
• Project management
• Strong motivational and interpersonal capabilities

Ability to:

• Identify, define, implement, and maintain process improvements
• Establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, be self-motivated, multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, align goals of department with corporate goals and strategies
• Lead/work effectively within a team environment
• Make effective decision, communicate effectively, apply conflict management techniques

Preferred:

• Provide training, make oral presentations, provide effective leadership

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience

Preferred:

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

Experience:

• 5 years of related work experience in supply chain operations including 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience

Preferred:

• 7 years of related work experience in supply chain operations
• 5 years demonstrated supervisory experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred:

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Purchasing Professional Manager (CPPM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certificates, or Certified Contract Manager (CCM or IACCM) Certificate

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 REQUIREMENTS
Leaders must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally, he/she will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company’s non-union status, its safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in his/her area of responsibility.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May require occasional travel with infrequent overnight stays. Leaders must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally, he/she will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company’s non-union status, its safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in his/her area of responsibility.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Business Acumen, Communication, Guiding Team Success, Safety Leadership

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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.