Terms and Conditions Specialist

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Terms and Conditions Specialist is a technical leadership role in ExxonMobil’s Procurement organization. The position guides contract strategy, manages high-priority and complex contracts, and advances contracting practices across the organization. It advises Procurement personnel on contract terms and renewals, drafts and negotiates agreements, trains staff on contracting practices and internal processes, and partners with Procurement management and legal counsel to resolve complex contracting challenges and align strategies with organizational objectives. The role calls for strong contract drafting and negotiation expertise, knowledge of contractual language, Procurement functions, and legal terminology, and the ability to mentor colleagues and communicate across the organization.

The position is associated with ExxonMobil’s Houston (Spring) campus. The campus is in Spring, Texas, and serves Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and associated service groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract documents, and legal specifications.
• Strong command of legal English terminology and ability to draft, edit, and negotiate contracts across a range of agreement types.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex contractual concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and achieve favorable outcomes with vendors and internal partners.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, manage risk, and evaluate alternative options.
• Leadership and people-development skills, including setting expectations, coaching and mentoring colleagues, and holding team members accountable.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and build productive relationships across procurement, legal, and business teams.
• Analytical skills to evaluate complex contract terms, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with resilience, energy, and a commitment to quality work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (JD) or MBA.
• At least five years of experience managing contracts, advising on contract issues, or working in a comparable legal, procurement, or commercial contracting role.
• Experience in a law firm environment or working closely with attorneys on contractual matters.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, particularly DocuSign CLM.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on complex contracts, providing strategic direction to Procurement personnel and business-line clients on contractual terms, renewal strategies, and risk considerations.
• Collaborate with sourcing and acquisition Procurement professionals and legal counsel to establish contract terms and agreements with external parties.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms across various agreement types.
• Negotiate complex and high-priority contracts directly with vendors and assist Procurement professionals and business-line users with negotiations.
• Review and support work performed by other team members and Procurement professionals.
• Design and deliver training on internal contracting processes, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Work with Procurement category management and legal counsel to maintain communication, manage group workload, and ensure timely contract execution.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and strengthen contracting workflows and support the evolution of the Procurement organization.

Benefits

• Pension plan with automatic enrollment at no cost; the basic benefit is a monthly annuity in retirement.
• Savings plan with employee contributions of 6% to 20% of pay; the company contributes a 7% match when an employee contributes at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellbeing programs and resources through the Culture of Health.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and family through the Employee Health Advisory Program, including mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability plan providing income replacement for qualifying illness or injury, with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior