Role: Fabric and Compliance Manager
Reports into: Head of Tech (Product)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent, 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!
Key Responsibilities:
Fabric Sourcing
Reports into: Head of Tech (Product)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent, 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!
Key Responsibilities:
Fabric Sourcing
- Newness and Innovation - Development/Sourcing of new fabric trends and innovation of materials, closely working with the Product team.
- Arranging Key mills to come in and present newness to the product team.
- Cross costing/developing fabrics through various fabric mills to achieve best fabric price.
- Clear understanding of the critical path and pricing on fabric.
- Collaborating closely with the Product team to understand fabric needs and help develop new collections, creating fabric boards to inspire designers.
- Developing a fabric sourcing library using market fabric insights for performance and lifestyle collections.
- Creating a raw materials roadmap focused on sustainability.
- Ensure fabric testing meets the required standards for the garment's intended end use.
- Verify that all products entering the business are chemically compliant with UK and U.S. regulations.
- Review social, ethical, and chemical compliance audits of all suppliers, collaborating with factory teams to create corrective action plans.
- Regularly follow up on corrective actions to ensure suppliers uphold and maintain compliance standards.
- Experience: Minimum of 3- 5 years' experience in fabric sourcing, textile procurement, or a similar role
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of fabric types (knits, wovens), yarns, construction techniques, and printing methods. Experience with fabric testing and quality control. Proven track record of fabric sourcing, identifying emerging fabric trends and translating them into successful collections
- Energetic individuals who take the initiative driving projects forward.
- We seek those who don't wait for success-they work for it, creating wins through relentless effort and determination.
- Those who show up every day, delivering results with dedication and discipline.
- A can-do attitude towards challenges, finding ways to overcome obstacles and infusing the team with optimism.
- Creative problem-solvers who think outside the box, ready to change the game with fresh strategies and flexible approaches.
- We value those who collaborate seamlessly, supporting and lifting up their teammates.
- Comfortable with change and ready to pivot when the plan shifts, adapting on the fly like a seasoned pro.
- Always seeking to learn more, understanding the bigger picture, and knowing the 'why' behind every strategy.
- Individuals who connect with and represent the values and beliefs of the broader community.
- Team members who own the outcome, caring deeply about the business and the impact of every move they make.
- 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!