Steel & Piping Procurement Strategist (Hybrid)

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Fervo Energy, Houston HQ, seeks a Supply Chain Specialist focused on fabricated structural steel and piping. You will own the sourcing strategy, engage mills and fabricators, and drive cost-optimized procurement across the build-out while coordinating with engineering and project teams.

You will work to minimize lead times, ensure quality and compliance, and manage supplier relationships. Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years buying, selling, or estimating fabricated structural steel or piping.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and explain cost impacts.
• Comfort building strategy and defending it with data.
• Experience owning RFQ processes from prequalification to PO.

Responsibilities

• Build category strategy for fabricated structural steel and piping, including supplier selection and frame agreements.
• Track mill pricing, fabricator capacity, tariffs and content rules; translate into leadership recommendations.
• Create should-cost models to price quotes accurately before bids.
• Manage contracts after award and monitor progress, changes, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Category strategy

RFQ management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Job description

Fervo Energy, Houston HQ, seeks a Supply Chain Specialist focused on fabricated structural steel and piping. You will own the sourcing strategy, engage mills and fabricators, and drive cost-optimized procurement across the build-out while coordinating with engineering and project teams.

You will work to minimize lead times, ensure quality and compliance, and manage supplier relationships. Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration expected.