Junior Buyer in Amsterdam

Join an international fashion brand with its headquarters in Amsterdam as a Junior Buyer – Outlet . In this four-month assignment, you'll support buying decisions, analyse sales performance and help shape product assortments across European outlet stores. Ready to turn your passion for fashion and commercial instincts into buying decisions that matter? Apply now before Friday 30 October EOB and make your mark!

About the company

Be part of an iconic story.

This organization serves as a platform for growth, focusing on building brand strength and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. By connecting global, iconic brands more closely to the evolving needs of consumers, it ensures a strong foundation for both the present and future generations.

Guided by shared values and empowered by scale and global reach, the company is committed to driving fashion forward for good. Operating as one unified team with a clear vision and plan, it exemplifies the power of collective effort and shared purpose.

Salary and hours per week

Salary: To be discussed

40 hours per week

Start: As soon as possible

Till 31/03/2027, possibly longer.

About the job

Junior Buyer – Outlet
Join an international fashion organisation as a Junior Buyer and support the buying process for outlet stores across Europe. During this four-month freelance assignment, you'll work with product assortments, sales data and seasonal buying decisions. A great opportunity to apply your analytical skills and fashion retail experience in a hands-on commercial role.

Your role as Junior Buyer
You'll support the Buying team in selecting products, preparing seasonal assortments and monitoring sales performance. Working closely with Buyers, Planning and other commercial teams, you'll help ensure product selections reflect customer demand, stock availability and sales opportunities.

Your main responsibilities include:

Buying and assortment planning: Support seasonal buying activities, from selecting products and preparing assortments to placing orders.

Sales and product analysis: Analyse sales figures, product performance and market trends to support commercial buying decisions.

Stock and trading: Work with Planning to monitor weekly sales, stock levels and opportunities to improve performance.

Product coordination: Prepare product presentations, support store training materials and coordinate product samples and information.

Market insights: Gather competitor information and store feedback to identify trends and support assortment decisions.

Your workplace
You'll join the Buying team of an international fashion organisation with a strong presence in European retail. The team focuses on developing commercially successful product assortments for outlet stores across different markets.

You'll report to the Buying Manager and work closely with colleagues from Planning, Merchandising, Allocation and Retail. The role combines product knowledge, data analysis and practical coordination. You'll join an established team where you can contribute directly to ongoing buying activities.

What do you bring?
You have an interest in fashion and retail, enjoy working with numbers and understand how product decisions influence commercial performance. You're organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your work. You can quickly familiarise yourself with existing processes and collaborate with different teams.

You also bring:

approximately 1–2 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or a similar commercial fashion retail role.

strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel, sales reports and large datasets.

an understanding of the fashion buying process, from assortment planning to in-store sales.

an interest in product trends, customer preferences and the European fashion market.

strong communication skills and fluency in English.

What you can expect from our client:

An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality;

A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus;

Depending on the role a monthly home - office budget;

A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Interested in this assignment?
This is a four-month assignment offering the opportunity to contribute to seasonal buying and commercial retail activities within an international fashion organisation.

Interested in putting your buying and analytical skills to work? We'd like to hear from you!