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

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.

Benefits