Contracting Agent

Idaho Power Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work up to 40%

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Boise, ID, is seeking a Contracting Agent to join our Procurement team. This full-time role negotiates and prepares contract documents, leads competitive bidding, and ensures best value for the company. The position offers flexible schedules and up to 40% remote work after demonstrated proficiency.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience. Equal opportunity employer. Applications due 11/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in negotiating and leading contracts of moderate risk and complexity.
• Knowledge of contracting practices, terms, conditions, and SOW development.
• Experience with competitive bidding processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with ERP and EAM systems.
• Strong business acumen and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of internal customer service and goods contracts of moderate risk and/or complexity.
• Manage and schedule competitive bidding processes and negotiate contract documents.
• Ensure contracts meet business unit cost objectives and deliver best value for Idaho Power.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and mentor peers.

Skills

Contracting practices

Statement of work

Negotiation

Competitive bidding

Contracting strategies

ERP & EAM systems

Business acumen

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Boise, ID

Full time

R0005033

Application Deadline:

11/09/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$93,059.20 - $112,091.20 Annual

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Contracting Agent to join our 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 safe, reliable, and 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, after a period of demonstrated proficiency.

What does a Contracting Agent do for us?

They proactively lead stakeholders in the development of internal customer service and goods contracts of moderate risk and/or complexity. They lead the competitive bidding process, negotiate and prepare contract documents. They also meet 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, terms, and conditions
• Developing and writing a statement of work
• Negotiation techniques and supplier management practices
• Competitive bidding processes
• Contracting strategies and principles for a wide range of service/goods industries
• ERP and EAM systems
• Business Acumen

Preferred:

• Commodity-specific experience, to include operations and/or technology

Skills in:

• Excellent time management, decision making, and analytical skills
• Effective problem solving, critical thinking, and negotiation skills
• Verbal, written, and professional communication, including effective listening
• Highly organized, able to manage and coordinate multiple projects, including competing priorities with
• frequent interruptions
• Focusing on quality with strong attention to detail
• Building and establishing effective working relationships to build trust and foster collaboration
• Microsoft 365, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote

Ability to:

• Be results-oriented
• Lead and/or collaborate on project teams with diverse stakeholders
• Initiate action independently to manage work and customer relationships, as needed with planning & Organizing abilities leading to effective recommendations and decision making
• Communicate and interact effectively, both verbally and written, with a variety of audiences (including highly technical personnel and senior business leaders)
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Maintain customer focus and deliver a high degree of customer service
• Leverage procurement strengths to mentor peers and junior Contracting Agents
• Work well with others, maintains focus on achieving a common goal
• Prioritize and effectively apply time management techniques to perform multiple tasks
• Be flexible to changing priorities to ensure proper completion of tasks associated with work portfolio
• Gather information, identify linkage and trends, apply findings to assignments, and 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 demanding work 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 complex challenges with initiative
• Ask difficult questions and solve difficult problems
• Be accessible after normal business hours for responding to leadership and customer requests

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:

• 4 or more years related work experience

Licenses & Certifications:

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

Preferred:

• Industry recognized certifications

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 Focus, 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: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

P.O. Box 70

Boise, ID 83707

Important Information

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