# Sourcing & Contracts Lead, Operations at Fervo Energy

- Company: Fervo Energy
- What the company does: Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.
- Company website: https://fervoenergy.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Houston, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fervoenergy/jobs/4425841009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/fervo-energy-sourcing-and-contracts-lead-operations/

## About the role

Develop specific procurement strategies aligned with commissioning schedules, operating plans, production needs, asset criticality, and Fervo’s broader supply chain priorities. Lead end to end sourcing, including market analysis, bidder selection, RFx development, commercial evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and contract implementation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- Ability to work independently, lead cross functional teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with technical, operational, financial, legal, and executive stakeholders
- High personal integrity, sound ethical judgment, and a strong safety and compliance mindset

Tags: Supply Chain

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