Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Coordinator to work in either our Kansas City, MO or San Antonio, TX office. Candidates must live in one of these two metropolitan areas in order to be considered.

Role Overview:

The Procurement Coordinator will oversee the financial administration of construction activities for all customer projects as well as maintenance projects that take place in their respective markets. They will ensure that all financial activity for the market is accounted for and will work closely with market Construction Managers and Operations Leadership in cost tracking, projecting, reporting, and analysis. The Procurement Coordinator will ensure that all contractor purchase orders, invoices and change orders are being performed and all company accounting standards are met or exceeded.

The Procurement Coordinator will plan, implement, and oversee projection meetings to ensure all projects are completed within the parameters set forth in the estimated CAPEX budget. The PC will be required to track inventory usage during the construction cycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience.
• Must have prior professional experience with forecasting and/or projecting costs.
• Must have strong Excel experience and knowledge.
• Must have an associate degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of general accounting or related experience.
• Must have strong administrative and organizational skills, along with attention to detail.
• Ability to assess problems, research alternatives and pursue acceptable solutions while remaining within company guidelines.
• Must be innovative, able to reset priorities, and use resources to meet the needs of the business.
• Focus on superior customer service.
• Must have the ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must exhibit honesty, integrity in all interactions.
• Must possess strong work ethic in supporting customer needs, responding promptly and consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Some travel will be expected, both overnight and daily travel.
• Excellent computer skills with strong emphasis on Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Acrobat.

About United Private Networks (UPN):

Unite Private Networks (UPN) provides fiber-optic communications infrastructure services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, FiberVoice, DDoS Protection, SD-WAN, and other customized solutions. UPN currently serves over 300 communities across 21 states, with 12,000 fiber route miles and 9,500 end customer sites. UPN is also one of the largest providers of fiber WAN services to K-12 school districts in the U.S, serving more than 250 school districts, connecting nearly 2 million students. Headquartered in the Kansas City, MO metro area, UPN has been providing customer-focused communications solutions since 1998.

Benefits Overview:

Unite Private Networks (UPN) offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.

UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Kansas City, MO, USA
• San Antonio, TX, USA