JOB TITLE: Assistant 3D Buyer
REPORTS TO: 3D Buyer
FUNCTION: Buying
DEPARTMENT: Merchandise
JOB PURPOSE: In line with the Company’s visions and values to assist in the development, management, delivery and
promotion of 3D product which is consistent with the Buying strategy, the NG brand, and the company’s business plan.
Key Accountabilities
Key Activities / Decision Areas
1. Product Development and
Sourcing, Stock Control and
Replenishment
 Working closely with the buyer in order to help develop and deliver core and seasonal
ranges
 Attending trade shows as required
 Setting up product codes on Navision and adding to the replenishment plan
 Providing accurate provenance for each product as required
 Dealing with quality control issues
 Creating mood/reference boards under the direction of the buyer
 Contacting suppliers for information and prices
 Sample management
 Working closely with Picture Research to ensure that all permissions and/or contracts for
the development of each product are fully met and negotiated.
 Assist in liaising with Finance department to ensure purchasing and invoicing systems
operate as efficiently as possible
 Assisting Merchandising colleagues as required
2. Reporting and Financial
 Prepare stock and sales reports for the buyer as and when required
 Ensure that best possible price and terms are negotiated with suppliers
3. Training
 Contribute to product training for NG and NGC staff on 3D product
4. Internal and Gallery Liaison
 Ensure that NGC and NG approvals procedures are strictly adhered to
 Represent NGC at gallery meetings as required
 Demonstrate best practice communication and collaboration with other NG and NGC
departments
 Liaise with Marketing and Digital departments to ensure the timely photography and
promotion of new 3D products through press and online.
5. External Liaison
 Establish and maintain thriving working relationships with new and existing suppliers
 Ensure warehouse and delivery guidelines are clearly communicated to suppliers.
6. Other
 Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Buyer.
Role Dimensions
Financial (limits/mandates etc.)
Non-financial
 Product revenue and profit targets
 NG visitors and NGC customers, NGC Management ,Buying
& Merchandise teams, NGC Departments, NG
Departments, external suppliers and licensees
Person Specification
Competency / Performance Drivers
Technical / Professional Expertise
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Creative vision and understanding of brand and customer
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within team & on own initiative
Highly motivated and enthusiastic to help drive the 3D
area forward to contribute to the success of the business.
High level of numeracy
Excellent at building relationships
Strong planning and organisation skills with an eye for
detail
Negotiation skills and strong commercial awareness
A high level of personal drive & commitment
Educated to degree level or equivalent - preferable
Previous experience in Buying - preferable
Product development experience - preferable
Computer skills - IT competence, particularly Microsoft
programmes such as Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint
The Promise Performance Behaviours (9)
Passionate Engaging Polite
Positive Patient Approachable Adaptable Consistent Professional
Organisation Structure
Managing Director
Finance and
Buying &
Business Support
Merchandise
Director
Director
Head of Buying
Trading Director
Merchandise
Manager
Buyer
3D Buyer
Buyer
(Paper)
(Books)
Assistant 3D
Buyer
Merchandiser