Category Manager

Fervo Energy•Houston, TX

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires operational excellence across every function — including the supply chain systems and partnerships that enable Fervo to scale rapidly and responsibly. Joining Fervo’s Supply Chain team means building and managing the supplier ecosystem that underpins a fast-growing clean energy company, maintaining high standards of cost, quality, safety, and reliability as we reinvent how geothermal projects are delivered. We are seeking a Category Manager - Completions who is excited by Fervo’s mission, motivated to build scalable and repeatable sourcing strategies, and committed to driving best-in-class supplier performance. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional with deep experience in completions who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is eager to take ownership of critical categories that directly impact project execution and cost structure. The Category Manager – Completions will own 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 completion operations. This role requires deep expertise in supply chain best practices, a proven track record of working with complex completion projects, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The Category Manager will report to the Senior Category Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing/category management in energy (geothermal, exploration oil and gas).
Strong understanding of completions equipment, materials , and services specific to geothermal or conventional completion operations.
Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex supplier relationships.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytical skills for data management and reporting.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

History of influencing senior leaders, leading cross-functional teams and nurturing talent through mentoring and development programs.
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.
Demonstrated experience building and applying should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses to drive sourcing decisions and negotiations; experience leveraging data analytics and AI tools to improve cost transparency and decision-making is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Set the vision, craft and execute category management strategies for geothermal completion materials, equipment, and services (e.g., frac plugs, stimulation services, frac valves, proppant/sand, workover rigs, wireline, perforating, water transfer, rental tools and equipment, etc.).
Perform market analysis and leverage supply chain knowledge to understand and articulate market trends that may impact internal stakeholders and category strategies.
Develop and maintain should-cost models for key completion materials and services (e.g., stimulation, proppant, rental tools), incorporating market indices, input cost drivers, and operational assumptions to inform sourcing strategy and negotiations. Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance cost modeling, scenario analysis, and supplier benchmarking.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior leadership to forecast demand, define scope, identify risks, and analyze supplier capabilities.
Manage bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, implementation, and post award management.
Develop and implement process improvement opportunities regarding policy, process optimization, forecasting, and supplier relationship management.
Build a best-in-class supplier ecosystem 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.
Manage 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 and sourcing activities meet company policies, industry standards, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Work closely with completion 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 team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.