Assistant Buyer

It’s an amazing time to join O'Neill as we are riding the wave of change. Rise to your potential and help us take our legacy into the future.

Assistant Buyer

The Role

O'Neill is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support the Buying & Product Development team across relevant product categories. You will play an active role in executing seasonal development plans that align with O'Neill's commercial objectives.

The role is based in Warmond (near Leiden) and is part of our Retail team. You will report to the Senior Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Stakeholder Support

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team
• Collaborate closely with Design & Merchandising on seasonal direction
• Maintain regular Vendor communication to ensure smooth, efficient processes
• Manage and file color cards, fabrics, and trimmings in internal libraries
• Support in collecting and filing of the relevant CSR documentation in cooperation with CSR department
• Support commercial analyses and respond to ad-hoc requests as needed

Product Development & Buying Process

• Prepare margin analyses and support the Lead Buyer in FOB price negotiations, target setting, lead times, capacity, and minima
• Keep all style information and buying-related data accurate and up to date
• Maintain well-structured, optimised buying processes
• Manage lab dip and fabric approval during product development

Sampling & Prototyping

• Ensure prototypes and samples meet technical and quality standards
• Monitor approval processes and timelines
• Communicate daily with vendors to keep the sampling process on track

SMS Purchase Orders & Material Bookings

• Create and follow up on SMS POs and material bookings
• Ensure on-time sample delivery through proactive vendor management

Who are you?

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Fashion, or a related field — preferably with a focus on sportswear
• 0–1 years of experience in a fashion brand or retail environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced level)
• Strong product development understanding
• Committed to sustainability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international setting
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus

Who will you work for?

O'Neill was founded in Northern California with one simple mission, to surf longer. Over seven decades later, that mission remains at the core of our brand, inseparable from the history of surf itself. Powered by ongoing innovation, we continue to reinvent the O'Neill wetsuit, the original wetsuit, a game-changing invention—and design functional and versatile surf- and snow-gear and lifestyle apparel that enables our customers to enjoy their playground longer. As a brand created to enjoy nature, we see it as our responsibility to actively preserve it and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Our Ocean Mission is how we stay close to Jack O'Neill's original words: "The ocean is alive, and we've got to take care of it".

Discover O’Neill

Want to learn more about who we are, our heritage and what drives us?
Visit our website here to explore the story, values and community behind O'Neill.

What do we offer? 

• A challenging position in an international, dynamic, and young environment.

• Short communication lines and a creative place to work.

• Health & Wellbeing programs, including HIIT & Yoga opportunities in the office and an Individual Wellbeing budget.

• Staff discount, sample sales, and fun team events.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to hr@oneill.com- we will do our best to help!