Contract Specialist

Atlanta, GA, USA – Full time

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• Maintain Contract Request Pipeline, draft, review, and revise various contracts, including supply agreements, 3rd party distribution agreements, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, indemnity agreements, and trademark licensing agreements.
• Ensure that contract terms are clear, legally compliant, and aligned with company policies and industry standards.
• Incorporate automotive aftermarket-specific clauses, such as warranty terms, intellectual property rights, and quality assurance obligations.
• Draft contract amendments, extensions, and renewals as required.

• Assist Category Management team in negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers, distributors, or service partners by preparing and reviewing supplier agreements.
• Provide expertise on contractual terms such as cost requirements and processes, rebates, volume discounts, delivery schedules, parts quality, warranties and exclusivity clauses.
• Act as liaison between Category Management and NAPA Legal counsel.
• Adjust contract terms to reflect evolving market trends, inventory levels or product demand while ensuring supplier contracts align with NAPA's category management strategies.
• Maintain a professional and pragmatic approach to resolve disputes amicably.

• Maintain a centralized repository for contracts, agreements, and related documentation.
• Track contract metrics such as on‑time delivery, fill rates, defective rates or quality issues, rebate programs, expirations, and renewals to ensure suppliers uphold their commitments.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, and operational teams to fulfill contractual obligations.

• Maintain a centralized, organized database for certificates of insurance (COIs) submitted by suppliers.
• Ensure all COIs contain the correct policy limits, coverage types and expiration dates required by company standards and contract terms.
• Coordinate with Category Management team and/or suppliers to request missing, updated or corrected COIs.
• Educate suppliers on company insurance requirements and coordinate with the Supplier and NAPA Legal teams to address any disputes.
• Ensure contracts adhere to legal, industry and safety standards, regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Assist Engineering and Quality Team in conducting risk assessments on new and existing contracts, focusing on liability, quality control, and regulatory compliance with automotive standards.
• Assist in internal and external audits to verify contract compliance and address potential gaps.

• Act as a liaison between legal, procurement, category management, finance, operations, and external partners.
• Work closely with the Category Management team to negotiate and implement rebate structures, funding agreements, promotional allowances and supplier‑funded programs.
• Educate internal teams on contract obligations, quality assurance requirements, and supplier performance metrics.
• Facilitate communication between the legal team and aftermarket suppliers to resolve contract‑related issues.

• Generate reports on contract performance metrics, compliance status, and risk assessment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of contract changes and approvals.
• Prepare summaries of key contract terms for executive briefings.

Education:

• 4-year bachelor's degree required.
• Business Administration, Supply Chain or Category Management, or Legal background preferred.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CCCM, CPCM) is a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive aftermarket standards and regulations is a plus.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in contract management or administration, preferably within the automotive or aftermarket industry.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to automotive parts, distribution, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with automotive standards is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency…