Geothermal Drilling Materials Category Lead

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance & STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 6% match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Fervo Energy, based in Houston, is seeking a Category Manager to own sourcing, supplier relationships, and negotiations for geothermal drilling operations. This role requires deep supply chain expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a focus on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

The Category Manager will report to the Senior Category Manager. The position involves building a best-in-class supplier ecosystem, managing contract development, and ensuring on-time delivery while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of strategic sourcing/category management in energy (geothermal, exploration oil and gas).
• Strong understanding of drilling equipment, well construction materials, and related services specific to geothermal or conventional horizontal drilling.
• Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytical skills for data management and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Set vision and craft strategies for geothermal drilling materials, equipment, and services.
• Market analysis to understand trends affecting internal stakeholders and category strategies.
• Forecast demand with stakeholders; define scope, risks, and supplier capabilities.
• Manage bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and post-award management.
• Develop and implement process improvements for policy, forecasting, and supplier management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Geothermal drilling materials know-how

Energy sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Fervo Energy, based in Houston, is seeking a Category Manager to own sourcing, supplier relationships, and negotiations for geothermal drilling operations. This role requires deep supply chain expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a focus on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

The Category Manager will report to the Senior Category Manager. The position involves building a best-in-class supplier ecosystem, managing contract development, and ensuring on-time delivery while