Fervo’s Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

Description

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, ensuring a seamless flow of materials and services that meet the high standards of cost, quality, safety, and sustainability. This role will be responsible for supporting all phases of geothermal drilling operations. This role requires deep expertise in supply chain best practices, a proven track record of working with complex drilling projects, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist will report to the Senior Category Manager.

Responsibilities

• Influence the development and execution of category management strategies. Responsible for executing sourcing strategies for geothermal drilling materials, equipment, and services (e.g., casing, wellhead systems, drilling fluids, directional drilling tools, etc.).
• Perform market analysis and leverage supply chain knowledge to understand and articulate market trends that may impact internal stakeholders and category strategies
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior leadership to forecast demand, define scope, identify risks, and analyze supplier capabilities
• Support bid solicitation, negotiation, contract execution, implementation, and management
• Recommend and implement process improvement opportunities regarding policy, process optimization, forecasting, and supplier relationship management
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers with a focus on technical expertise, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure on-time delivery and support high-quality drilling operations.
• Monitor supplier performance through QBRs, KPIs and manage corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier development programs.
• Lead contract discussions with suppliers, ensuring clear statements of work, service-level agreements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate terms and pricing to achieve best-value agreements while fostering long-term, collaborative supplier partnerships.
• Provide effective overview of supplier performance to contract. Manage supplier issues and disputes to effective resolution
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions in supply, quality control issues, logistical bottlenecks, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet company policies, industry standards, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with drilling engineers, field operations, finance, legal and other stakeholders to align supply chain strategies with project timelines and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply chain analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Influence the development and execution of category management strategies. Responsible for executing sourcing strategies for geothermal drilling materials, equipment, and services (e.g., casing, wellhead systems, drilling fluids, directional drilling tools, etc.).
• Perform market analysis and leverage supply chain knowledge to understand and articulate market trends that may impact internal stakeholders and category strategies
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior leadership to forecast demand, define scope, identify risks, and analyze supplier capabilities
• Support bid solicitation, negotiation, contract execution, implementation, and management
• Recommend and implement process improvement opportunities regarding policy, process optimization, forecasting, and supplier relationship management
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers with a focus on technical expertise, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure on-time delivery and support high-quality drilling operations.
• Monitor supplier performance through QBRs, KPIs and manage corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier development programs.
• Lead contract discussions with suppliers, ensuring clear statements of work, service-level agreements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate terms and pricing to achieve best-value agreements while fostering long-term, collaborative supplier partnerships.
• Provide effective overview of supplier performance to contract. Manage supplier issues and disputes to effective resolution
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions in supply, quality control issues, logistical bottlenecks, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet company policies, industry standards, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with drilling engineers, field operations, finance, legal and other stakeholders to align supply chain strategies with project timelines and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply chain analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with a track record of developing, implementing, and managing strategic supply chain initiatives
• Ability to influence management through the use of high quality, well-structured communications, both written and verbal to ensure linkage with business strategies and drive understanding of the resulting impact.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation and problem-solving skills

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston location will be required. Although office based, some travel to Fervo operational sites may be required.