Contracting Agent

Idaho Power Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company, located in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Contracting Agent to join our Procurement team. The role offers up to 40% remote work after proficiency and a pay range of $93,059.20 - $112,091.20 annually.

The successful candidate will lead contract development, manage competitive bidding, and ensure best-value outcomes for Idaho Power while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years related work experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Industry recognized certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of internal customer service and goods contracts of moderate risk/complexity.
• Lead competitive bidding, negotiate, and prepare contract documents.
• Meet cost objectives with focus on best value to Idaho Power.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

SOW writing

Competitive bidding

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in business/supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

EAM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. Application Deadline: 11/09/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time. # of Positions: 1. Job Type: Regular. End Date: Exemption Status: Exempt. Pay Range: $93,059.20 - $112,091.20. Annual Minimum Age Requirement:**

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate Competency

• 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

• 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

Abilities

• 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

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education: 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

Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing

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