Sourcing & Contracts Lead, Operations

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About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Position Description

The Sourcing and Contracts Lead, Operations will develop and execute procurement strategies for commissioning, operations, and production requirements. The role will lead competitive sourcing, negotiate and establish contracts, manage supplier and contract performance, and help build Fervo’s maintenance, repair, and operations category strategy. Working with Operations, Commissioning, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Legal, and HSE, this person will protect supply continuity, control commercial risk, and deliver measurable value from demand planning through contract closeout.

Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy and Category Development

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.

Contribute to the MRO category strategy by analyzing spend and demand, consolidating requirements, standardizing specifications where practical, and establishing preferred suppliers, pricing structures, and service models.

Contract Establishment and Value Delivery

Select commercial and contracting models suited to materials, equipment, repair services, technical services, and other operational requirements in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders.

Manage contracts from award through closeout, including obligations, deliverables, pricing, change control, claims, renewals, warranties, performance reviews, and corrective actions, while maintaining complete records and supporting accurate purchase to pay execution.

Supplier Relationship Management and Risk

Develop Fervo’s supplier relationship management approach, including supplier segmentation, governance, executive sponsorship, review cadence, scorecards, and joint improvement plans for strategic and high risk suppliers.

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Benefits & Perks

• Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
• A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
• An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.