Buy knitwear that feels right, looks strong and protects margin.
Lijnden (Amsterdam Area) | Buying | 40 hours | Full-time
At Just Brands, we build menswear brands with character.
PME Legend, Cast Iron and Vanguard each have their own voice, their own audience and their own place in the market. In
menswear bottoms, strong buying decisions directly shape the collection: fit, fabric, wash, construction, cost price, supplier allocation, quality, timing and margin all need to line up.
Knitwear is a category where detail is everything.
Sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, knitted polos and related knit styles need to deliver on look, comfort, quality and commercial relevance. That takes disciplined
fashion buying, strong supplier allocation, clear costing, risk management and close control of the critical path from first sample to final delivery.
But what really sets us apart is how we work together.
We’re team first. No ego, no unnecessary layers, no endless talking, no corporate theatre. We back each other, speak up, take ownership and keep pushing for better. We work hard, stay sharp and make sure there’s room to enjoy the ride too.
That’s where you come in.
Why this role matters
This is where buying, supplier execution and commercial control turn product into business impact. As our
Buyer Knitwear, you take ownership of the buying process for assigned Knitwear styles, through supplier allocation, sourcing , sample follow-up, costing and final delivery. You work closely with Product Development, Sales, Merchandising, CR Q and Logistics to make sure the product is commercially viable, well executed and delivered on time. You challenge cost prices, protect margins, manage supplier performance, monitor the critical path and keep risks visible before they turn into delivery or quality issues. You are not here to just place orders.
You are here to buy bottoms with precision: right supplier, right cost, right fit, right quality, right timing.
What you’ll do
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Own the buying process for assigned Knitwear styles from sourcing through production and delivery readiness.
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Manage bottoms categories such as jeans, trousers, chinos, cargo pants, shorts and related menswear woven products.
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Support supplier allocation decisions based on capability, cost, quality, capacity, lead time, risk and commercial fit.
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Lead costing, price negotiations and margin follow-up with international suppliers.
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Challenge cost prices and identify value-improvement opportunities without compromising fit, quality or delivery reliability.
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Monitor the critical path and keep sampling, approvals, production and delivery milestones on track.
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Review samples, lab dips, trims, washes, construction details and fit comments with a clear eye for quality and commercial relevance.
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Align with Merchandising and Sales on volume, buy needs, and intake margin.
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Partner with Logistics to support smooth production follow-up and delivery execution.
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Track supplier performance and escalate risks around delays, capacity, quality, compliance, cost or production issues.
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Manage risk across the buying process, including timing pressure, fabric or wash issues, supplier reliability and margin exposure.
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Keep product data, order details, cost information and supplier communication accurate and up to date.
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Contribute to improvements in fit consistency, product quality, supplier execution, sustainability and return performance.
What success looks like in your first year
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Knitwear styles move through the critical path with fewer delays, cleaner follow-up and stronger control;
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Supplier allocation decisions are better supported by capability, cost, quality, lead time and risk insights;
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Costing and margin are actively managed throughout development, not checked too late;
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Yarn, stitch, gauge, hand feel, fit and quality issues are spotted earlier and resolved faster;
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Internal teams trust you as a strong buying owner who keeps product, supplier and margin aligned;
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Supplier communication becomes sharper, more proactive and better documented.
What makes this role exciting
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You work on a visible menswear category where quality, material and detail matter;
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You combine buying, supplier management, costing, technical follow-up and critical path ownership;
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You influence margin, product quality, delivery timing and customer experience;
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You work with international suppliers and internal teams across the full product lifecycle;
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You get real ownership in a role where your decisions visibly affect the collection.
You’ll probably love this role if you…
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Like buying roles where product detail and commercial ownership come together;
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Enjoy negotiating cost prices and protecting margin without losing sight of hand feel and quality;
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Understand how yarn, stitch, gauge, fit and construction influence the final product;
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Are strong in critical path management and like preventing problems before they turn into delays;
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Can balance speed, quality, cost, supplier capacity and delivery risk;
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Prefer clear ownership, practical decisions and sharp follow-up over endless discussion.
What you bring
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Several years of experience in buying, product buying, sourcing or product development within fashion;
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Strong understanding of menswear knitwear, yarns, stitches, gauges, fit, construction, hand feel and materials;
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Experience with supplier allocation, costing, price negotiation and margin management;
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Strong critical path management skills and the ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines and suppliers;
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Experience working with international suppliers and following up production or sample processes;
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Good commercial judgment: you understand cost price, intake margin, delivery risk and assortment priorities;
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Strong communication skills and confidence working with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality and Logistics;
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Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented way of working;
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Experience with menswear knitwear, sweaters, fully fashioned knitwear or commercially driven fashion is a strong plus.
What Just Brands is really like
We’re team first. In Buying and Product, that means we challenge each other on cost, quality, timing, margin and supplier choices, keep communication clear and own what we commit to. No ego. Just practical collaboration, sharp follow-up and a team that enjoys building better product together.
You’ll join a company where:
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People help each other out;
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Ideas and people matter more than job titles;
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Hard work matters, and so does enjoying the ride;
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If something can be better, we improve it.
What you get
You step into a buying role with direct impact on product quality, cost, timing, supplier execution and margin. As part of a focused product team, you’ll help shape stronger knitwear collections for brands with real market presence.
Pay transparency
For this role, we work with a salary range that reflects the level, scope and responsibility of the position. Based on a full-time 40-hour week, the salary range is in our P3 job grade.
Your final salary depends on your experience, buying background, knitwear expertise, supplier experience, negotiation skills and the level of ownership you bring to the role.
On top of that, you get:
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End-of-year bonus equal to one gross monthly salary;
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Healthy and varied lunch every day;
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Exclusive access to our own Gym, including classes such as boxing, yoga and padel;
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Parties and drinks that will be talked about for years to come;
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Staff discount on our clothing.
Ready to buy knitwear that looks, feels and delivers?
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If you want a buying role where cost, quality, fit, supplier performance and margin all matter, this could be your next step.
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