Purchasing & Materials Supervisor
Jostens
People & HR, Operations
Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Job Title: Purchasing & Materials Supervisor
Location: Clarksville, TN
ABOUT YOU:
You are an experienced leader in Supply Chain operations with strong skills as a Purchasing & Materials Supervisor working closely with a team in a fast-paced environment.
At Jostens, our Purchasing & Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the purchasing and receiving of materials across the Plant. This position provides direct supervision to Purchasing and Receiving team members, and ensures the efficient procurement, receipt, storage, and inventory control of raw materials and production supplies critical to manufacturing operations.
This role is a key contributor to vendor management, inventory accuracy, cost control, and uninterrupted production flow. The Purchasing & Materials Supervisor collaborates closely with Production, MRO, Scheduling, Estimating, Accounting, and Plant Leadership to ensure materials are available to meet production demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
YOU HAVE:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of expertise in Purchasing & Materials management, and/or Inventory management in a manufacturing facility.
- Inventory Management Skills: Proficiency in inventory control principles, warehouse operations and procurement processes.
- Leadership & Innovation: 2+ years of proven leadership/supervisory skills & demonstrated success managing & supporting a team in a dynamic work environment. Proactively embraces change and contributes to strategic initiatives driving organizational transformation.
- Technical Competencies: Excellent computer skills in Excel Spreadsheets, MS Word, Power Point & Outlook email.
- Partnership & Communication: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Strategic Vendor Engagement: Effectively manages interactions and coordination with vendors, suppliers, logistics and freight providers, contractors and regulatory authorities. Establishes and cultivates strong business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Organizational Proficiency: Detail-oriented and effective time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Methodologies & Lean Principles: Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement training and/or experience.
- Physical Requirements & Equipment Operation: Capable of safely lifting and transporting materials weighting up to 60 lbs. Experienced in operating forklifts & pallet jacks.
- Preferred Skills: Proficiency in Oracle, Inventory Management Software, ERP and/or SAP. Experience in "made to order" business/manufacturing.
YOU WILL:
- Manage Purchasing & Materials: Run the Purchasing & Receiving of raw materials, collaborating closely with buyers to support inventory control and maintain optimal stock levels. Acquires high-quality and materials for the Plant, ensuring compliance. Generates and issues purchase orders in alignment with production requirements & inventory strategies.
- Lead & Develop a Team: Lead, train, develop and motivate assigned staff in support of department manager and department operations. Support the day-to-day operations of Supply Chain including receiving, storing, issuing and maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Collaborate & Forecast: Coordinate with Purchasing team to forecast material requirements based on planned schedules and provide prompt assistance with emergency needs. Analyze and predict future material and supply needs for the facility.
- Develop & Maintain Strong Vendor Relationships: Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly to ensure adherence to good business practices, competitive pricing, timely deliver, and quality compliance. Recommend changes or improvements based on performance and cost analysis.
- Provide Policy and Procedure Support: Assist in the development and support of policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies across the Plant.
- Implement Inventory Tracking & Reporting: Implement and maintain tracking systems and generate reports for management. Apply cycle counts procedures, audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
- Support Safety: Uphold Safety standards and procedures for the Plant, adhering to regulations and best practices throughout procurement, storage, and handling of supplies.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
- We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
- We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
- We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
- We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 127 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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