Contracts specialist

The Contracts Specialist is accountable for managing, with manager input, all contract administration activities across multiple XTG entities, including contract reviews, maintenance, reporting, and lifecycle management. This individual partners with internal stakeholders to provide recommendations and guidance regarding contractual obligations, legal language, compliance requirements, and business risk. The role is also responsible for collecting, compiling, and reporting sustainability and ESG data to support corporate responsibility initiatives and sustainability reporting requirements in alignment with ISO 26000.

The Exponential Technology Group (XTG https://www.xtgcorp.com/) is a specialist in the electronic component distribution and design engineering services industries. XTG is part of the TTI Family of Companies. This is a remote position with the ideal candidate located in the DFW market.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare, review, revise, and administer contracts across multiple XTG entities and organizations by evaluating contract terms, using precise terminology, drafting contract language, and ensuring approval from authorized stakeholders is obtained.
• Maintain working knowledge of distribution-related contract terms, including compliance, trade regulations, logistics, pricing, liability, quality, intellectual property, and sustainability requirements.
• Coordinate contract reporting and analytics across business units to support management decision-making and contractual risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout XTG to standardize contract administration processes, documentation, and reporting practices. Escalation to XTG/TTI Legal per procedure.
• Document workflow using software supported workflow management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple XTG entities and organizations to substantiate, communicate, negotiate, and authorize special contract terms and contractual requirements.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion, both within and outside of the company, while handling contracts, workflows, and confidential information.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ESG-related metrics from multiple entities and functional departments.
• Maintain records and supporting documentation related to sustainability and ESG performance indicators in accordance with internal requirements and applicable standards.
• Assist in responding to customer, supplier, investor, and regulatory requests related to sustainability, ESG, and corporate responsibility initiatives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field, with 3+ years’ experience in a contract review role required. In lieu of experience, candidates with a Juris Doctor (JD) will be considered. Requires strong writing and interpersonal skills. Requires maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills, administrative skills, and multitasking ability.
• Strong attention to detail, lack of errors and typos.
• Ability to analyze the impact of decisions before execution.
• Intermediate skills using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching contribution, Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• A wide variety of benefits to include Tuition Reimbursement, vacation, floating holidays, volunteer day off, PTO or sick time.
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.
• Great culture and opportunities for growth and advancement.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job descriptions is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the international Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

XTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.