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Role: Senior Assistant Buyer
Reports into: Buyer
Contract Type: Full-Time, working 7.5 days per week, 5 days per week
Location: Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London
About Us
Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.
To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.
These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.
Our Purpose and Mission
We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.
Our Benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays and work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year
5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme
Generous Oner Active discount plus regular office sample sales
Free Evolve You subscription
Private Healthcare with Vitality including optical and dental
Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes
Start-up culture - the chance to learn and make a real impact
Great employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days
Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance)
Dog friendly office
Our Buying Team:
The Buying team selects products/ranges that will be profitable and align with the brands DNA. From researching new trends, comp shopping and visiting trade fairs with Design to analysing sales data, and helping trade current stock in conjunction with Merchandising.
We build and maintain relationships with suppliers in order to produce high quality product ranges in collaboration with Design, Garment Tech and Merchandising, in line with the critical path in order to deliver for on time launches.
You’ll Be Responsible For:
Help manage strong supplier relationships coordinating samples and supporting in supply base strategy
Work closely with merchandising to ensure range plan is up to date and all information is correct
Assisting with the departmental strategy and planning the range/collection
Responsible for buying a specific area
Preparation of all main seasonal meetings eg strategy, range plan & sign off
Preparing meeting minute notes and circulating to appropriate team members
Managing the supplier critical paths with the buyers admin, proactively identifying and mitigating risk
Overseeing the approval of lab dips, bulk fabric and components
Overseeing ordering and managing proto samples adhering to critical path dates
Liaising with garment tech to ensure fit sessions and fittings are prioritised according to the critical path
Attend fit sessions with the buyer and ensure fit comments are sent out on time
Working with design and garment tech to ensure fit sessions are in line with critical path
Price negotiation with suppliers to hit required intake margin
Undertake regular competitor shop reports and analysing market movements quarterly news letters, with clear suggestions for actions
Analysing sales in launch week and identifying opportunities with team
SWOT analysis in conjunction with merchandising
Managing and mentoring Buyers Admin supporting them in prioritising day to day as well as in their career development.
Review BAA performance with the Buyer prior to appraisal
Extra product related projects – collection names, logo & branding, packaging updates
You’ll Need to Have:
Asst Buyer Level 2 experience (with experience in Women’s Activewear or Lifestyle preferred but not essential)
Strong commercial aptitude with an awareness of current trends within the fitness and fashion industries. Understanding the Oner customer.
Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate clearly, effectively with colleagues, suppliers and the wider teams
Passion for the Oner Active brand and a desire to be part of its ongoing growth and success
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team — we’re here to support you every step of the way.