Assistant Buyer

Role: Assistant Buyer Level 1

Reports into: Head of Sourcing & Production

Contract Type: Full-Time, working 7.5 hours per day, 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

The 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:

• Build 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

• Supporting the buyer in range building with merchandising and design

• Overseeing the supplier critical paths with the buyers admin, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.

• Overseeing the approval of lab dips, bulk fabric and components

• 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

• Undertake regular competitor shop reports and quarterly news letters, with clear suggestions for actions

• Managing and mentoring Buyers Admin supporting them in prioritising day to day as well as in their career development.

• Extra product related projects – collection names, logo & branding, packaging updates

You’ll Need to Have:

• Asst Buyer Level experience (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 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.

• Department
• Buying
• Locations
• London Headoffice
• Remote status
• Hybrid
• Employment type
• Full-time

About Oner Active

We are an activewear brand created by women, for women. Women who strength train, women who love to move. Women who take up space – physically, mentally, unapologetically. Because we believe every woman deserves to feel strong in her mind, body and spirit – and look amazing in the process!