Strategic Power Block Sourcing Lead

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Power Facilities to own the PowerBlock category strategy and lead supplier negotiations for turbines, heat exchangers, and major electrical equipment. You will drive cost, cycle time, and risk improvements while collaborating with Engineering, Construction, and Operations from design through procurement.

The role oversees RFPs, evaluations, contract terms, and supplier performance, ensuring alignment with safety and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or science.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, engineering, or operations.
• Track record of high performance in a fast-paced, fast-scaling, or manufacturing-mode environment.
• A highly collaborative approach.
• A dedication to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own PowerBlock category strategy, including make/buy, sourcing approach, and supplier segmentation across turbines, generators, heat exchangers, balance-of-plant, and major electrical equipment
• Lead negotiations for PowerBlock equipment and services contracts, structuring commercial terms, pricing mechanisms, and incentives that protect cost and schedule outcomes
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with PowerBlock equipment OEMs and service providers, developing framework agreements when strategic
• Partner with GeoBlock Engineering, Construction, and Operations from the start of design on PowerBlock equipment selection, standardization, and specification
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for the segment: RFPs, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and supplier performance management
• Develop, track, and report on PowerBlock category KPIs - cost, cycle time, supplier performance, and risk, using that data to drive sourcing decisions
• Develop and adhere to using collaborative communication tools that keep stakeholders informed
• Identify and manage category-specific risk, including single points of failure, long-lead equipment exposure, and compliance considerations tied to major equipment sourcing
• Collaborate closely with the Logistics, Expediting, and D&C/Indirect pillars to keep PowerBlock sourcing decisions aligned with the broader supply chain organization rather than operating in a silo
• Partner with Strategy and Compliance to incorporate geothermal specific compliance to all necessary agreements
• Drive continuous improvement in how the category is sourced, contracted, and managed as Fervo's deployment pace increases

Skills

Negotiations

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or science

Job description

Fervo Energy in Houston is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Power Facilities to own the PowerBlock category strategy and lead supplier negotiations for turbines, heat exchangers, and major electrical equipment. You will drive cost, cycle time, and risk improvements while collaborating with Engineering, Construction, and Operations from design through procurement.

The role oversees RFPs, evaluations, contract terms, and supplier performance, ensuring alignment with safety and compliance standards