Buyer

Role: Buyer

Reports into: Head of Buying

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Maternity Cover (12 Month - Fixed Term Contract), full-time working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

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 Talent
When we commit to something, we expect our team to deliver even when it brings change. Having personalities that thrive in this environment can help us maintain our vibrant and dynamic company culture, even when things get a bit chaotic! If you're looking for a job with complete predictability, this might not be the right place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops department strategy with Merchandiser and Heads of to maximise profit and deliver a global product range.  Deliver department KPIs.
•  Builds excellent partnerships with suppliers to deliver best in class product and competitive prices in line with Margin targets
• Support design in helping source new fabrics direct with mills
•  Range build with Design and Merchandising ensuring creative direction, trends and profits are delivered across key markets
• Works closely with Merch to ensure buying within category & collection framework and within OTB parameters, respectfully challenging and flexing where appropriate
• Own and manage critical path keeping Head of Buying updated
• Work with design and garment tech to ensure fit sessions are in line with critical path
• Stay up to date with global competitor trends and activities, reviewing product strategy in light of these insights.
• Actively trade the department alongside Merchandising to minimise risk and exceed profit targets
• Manage and mentor Assistant Buyer and Buyers Admin supporting them in prioritising day to day as well as in their career development, teaching them best practices
• Works collaboratively with the wider team through commercial and strategic decision making
• Cascade the product vision/USP (packs) to the wider Business – marketing, etc
• Extra product related projects – collection names, logo & branding, packaging, etc
  
  

Requirements

•  Operating at Buyer Level (with experience in Women’s Activewear 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 and influencing skills with ability to communicate clearly, effectively with colleagues, suppliers and wider teams at all levels
• A global mindset and experience operating within an international retail context
• Growth mindset
•  Collaborate effectively, considering all points of views and impact on all areas
• Strong price negotiation skills
•  Passion for the Oner Active brand and a desire to be part of its ongoing growth and success

This is a hybrid role 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home. You may be required to travel due to the nature of the role.

• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Oner Active discount for clothing
• Regular Oner Active sample sales in the office
• Free Evolve You subscription
• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard when you need a sweet treat in the afternoon)
• Healthcare scheme
• Monthly contribution towards your wellbeing
• Gym membership contribution
• Start-up culture: the chance to make a real impact, to learn a lot and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Monthly team workout classes
• Lots of employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days
• Dog friendly office!