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Gift Shop Supervisor, Buyer

Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$56,846.40–$72,488 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Budgeting, Cargo/Freight, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Expense Tracking, Financial Management, Hospital, Industry/Trade Analysis, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, News Reporting, Onboarding, Operations Planning, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
1 day ago
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing & Financial Responsibility

Own purchasing decisions and budgets across multiple merchandise categories, including managing vendor commitments, credit lines, and expense tracking. Analyze performance metrics (costs, margins, inventory) and adjust strategies to meet financial targets while identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved sourcing.

Vendor Management & Negotiation

Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships while negotiating pricing, terms, and freight. Oversee vendor onboarding, returns, and credits, ensuring compliance and maximizing value through competitive agreements and reliable supply networks.

Inventory Planning & Operations

Plan and manage inventory levels to meet benchmarks, maintain buying schedules, and ensure accurate ordering and reporting. Monitor vendor performance, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee audit readiness and year-end inventory processes.

Market Research & Trend Analysis

Identify new products and industry trends to enhance merchandise offerings. Attend markets and benchmark competitors, leveraging insights to guide buying decisions and improve performance. Provide leadership, training, and analytical support to the buying team.

Coverage & Continuity

Serve as a cross-functional backup buyer, maintaining seamless operations during absences. Handle invoice review, discrepancy resolution, and purchasing oversight while ensuring continuity across all merchandise and operational categories.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Gift Shop

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$56,846.40 - $72,488.00

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:
  • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
  • Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
  • Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
  • One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
  • Consistently certified as great place to work
  • A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  • Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)


We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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