Cost comparison. Unfiltered.
Most brands budget for salary. They forget the rest. Here is the full picture for a mid-level buyer, and what Khiwa costs instead.
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In-house buyer ยท ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands (Amsterdam / Rotterdam) ยท monthly all-in
Direct salary
Gross salary (mid-level, 3โ5 yrs)
Contractual monthly salary
โฌ3,750
Statutory costs
Holiday allowance, Vakantiegeld (8%)
Legally mandatory, accrued monthly
โฌ300
Employer social contributions (~22%)
ZVW health, AWf unemployment, AOF/WHK
โฌ825
Severance risk
Severance (Transitievergoeding)
โ
gross/year, monthly accrual
โฌ113
Notice period (Opzegtermijn)
2 months salary obligation
โฌ163
Infrastructure
Office, laptop, phone
Amsterdam / Rotterdam avg
โฌ850
Operations
Software and factory travel
PLM, Adobe, flights, hotels
โฌ375
Total monthly all-in
Plus one-off recruitment fee: โฌ8,000 โ โฌ10,000
โฌ6,376
With Khiwa
A fraction of the cost.
Use our pricing calculator below to get your exact monthly estimate based on your collection size and product mix.
See exact pricingYour estimated monthly saving
โฌ3,000 โ โฌ5,000
โฌ36,000 โ โฌ60,000 per year
With Khiwa you avoid:
No recruitment or hiring fees
No sick leave liability during emergencies
No severance accrual or termination risk
No 3โ6 month ramp-up waiting period
No notice period or contract obligation
Production platform and DPP compliance included
FAQ
About the cost comparison.
What costs are included in the in-house buyer comparison?+
The comparison includes gross salary, mandatory employer contributions (social security, health, unemployment), holiday allowance, severance accrual, notice period obligation, office and equipment costs, and software and travel expenses. These are the real costs brands rarely budget for upfront.
Is the comparison the same in every country?+
No, employer costs vary significantly by country. Dutch law requires 2 years of sick pay, France has ~42% employer charges, Italy has mandatory 13th and 14th month bonuses. Use the country selector to see the breakdown specific to where you are hiring.
How do you calculate the Khiwa savings figure?+
The savings figure is the difference between the all-in in-house cost for your selected country and the Khiwa monthly estimate from the pricing calculator. The Khiwa estimate is based on styles, colourways and product complexity. Configure it on the pricing page to get your exact number.