Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Leader, Operations

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Sourcing and Contracts Lead to develop and execute procurement strategies for commissioning, operations, and production. You will lead competitive sourcing, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and drive value from demand planning through closeout in collaboration with Legal, HSE and Finance.

The role emphasizes risk management, cross-functional leadership, and building a robust MRO/category strategy to ensure supply continuity and cost effectiveness for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, law, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract establishment, or contract management within energy, industrial operations, manufacturing, utilities, or a comparable asset intensive environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and post award contract management.
• Strong commercial judgment and working knowledge of total cost of ownership, supplier risk, contract terms, purchase to pay controls, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with commissioning schedules and operating plans.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, RFx development, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Contribute to MRO category strategy by consolidating requirements and establishing suppliers and pricing structures.
• Select contracting models suited to materials, equipment, and services in partnership with Legal and stakeholders.
• Manage contracts from award through closeout, including obligations, pricing, changes, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Lead supplier performance reviews across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Supplier risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Sourcing and Contracts Lead to develop and execute procurement strategies for commissioning, operations, and production. You will lead competitive sourcing, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and drive value from demand planning through closeout in collaboration with Legal, HSE and Finance.

The role emphasizes risk management, cross-functional leadership, and building a robust MRO/category strategy to ensure supply continuity and cost effectiveness for