Senior Procurement Specialist

Description

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires more than technical innovation — it demands disciplined commercial execution, strong supplier partnerships, and procurement systems that scale alongside complex, capital-intensive projects. As Fervo expands, the Procurement function plays a critical role in ensuring cost competitiveness, managing commercial risk, and enabling on-time project delivery across a rapidly growing portfolio.

Building a high-performing Procurement organization requires rigorous sourcing strategies, thoughtful contract structuring, proactive supplier management, and continuous improvement of processes and controls. This role exists to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and strengthen the commercial foundation that enables Fervo to scale efficiently and responsibly.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end procurement processes in support of Fervo’s development and project execution activities. This is a high-impact role focused on commercial excellence — from supplier prequalification and competitive bid processes through negotiation, purchase order execution, and change management.

In this role, you will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and executive leadership to ensure procurement strategies align with project objectives, risk tolerance, and budget targets. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment, structured negotiation capability, and operational rigor, and thrives in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment where building scalable systems is as important as closing individual transactions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Competitive Procurement

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including bidder list development, bid solicitation, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Develop and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs from initial scope definition through purchase order execution.
• Conduct commercial analysis to evaluate cost, risk allocation, schedule impact, and supplier capability.
• Structure and negotiate contracts that align pricing, risk, and performance with project objectives.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management

• Negotiate lump sum, reimbursable, and hybrid commercial agreements for goods and services.
• Drive competitive tension while maintaining constructive, long-term supplier relationships.
• Lead pre-award and post-award meetings to ensure scope clarity and execution readiness.
• Ensure contracts reflect clear deliverables, risk allocation, and change management mechanisms.

Supplier Onboarding & Performance Management

• Manage supplier prequalification and onboarding, including coordination of MSA, NDA, W-9, COI, HSE, and compliance documentation.
• Build strong cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, delivery timelines, and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier partnerships and long-term scalability.

Change Management & Process Improvement

• Lead evaluation, negotiation, and tracking of supplier change orders across projects.
• Conduct risk analysis and contingency evaluation to proactively manage commercial exposure.
• Maintain disciplined procurement documentation and reporting to ensure transparency and auditability.
• Partner with the Procurement Manager to improve sourcing processes, tools, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably supporting large capital or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic sourcing initiatives from RFP development through contract award.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of leading high-value negotiations.
• Deep understanding of procurement structures, scope definition, risk allocation, and contract strategy.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including executive leadership.
• Experience managing change orders and commercial risk in dynamic project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience procuring goods and services for large capital energy or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with EPC processes and working with engineering and construction firms.
• Experience contributing to procurement process development in a scaling organization.
• Background in risk analysis, contingency modeling, and cost control frameworks.