Fabric & Compliance Manager

Oner Active UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fabric & Compliance Manager to lead fabric sourcing and compliance efforts. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate closely with product teams to innovate and source new fabric trends while ensuring compliance with UK and U.S. regulations. Your expertise in fabric types and quality control will be pivotal in creating impactful collections that empower women through strength training. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and strives to create a supportive environment where every individual can thrive. If you're passionate about textiles and eager to make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% employer match pension scheme

Generous employee discounts

Free Evolve You subscription

Private Healthcare

Monthly wellness allowance

Team workout classes

Healthy office snacks

Dog friendly office

Great employee events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fabric sourcing or textile procurement.
• Strong understanding of fabric types and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and source new fabric trends, collaborating with the product team.
• Ensure compliance with fabric testing standards and regulations.

Skills

Fabric Sourcing

Textile Procurement

Quality Control

Understanding of Fabric Types

Emerging Fabric Trends

Education

Relevant Degree in Textiles or Fashion

Job description

Role: Fabric & Compliance Manager

Reports into: Head of Tech (Product)

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

You'll be responsible for:

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.

Seasonal Fabric Boards

• 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.

Testing and Compliance

• 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.

You'll need to have:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in fabric sourcing, textile procurement, or a similar role
• Experience in an activewear or sportswear brand.
• 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.

Nice to have's:

• The energy and initiative in driving projects forward.
• Results delivering attitude with dedication and discipline.
• A can-do attitude towards challenges, finding ways to overcome obstacles and infusing the team with optimism.
• A creative problem-solver who thinks outside the box, ready to change the game with fresh strategies and flexible approaches.
• Passion to collaborate, supporting and lifting teammates.
• Comfortable with change and ready to pivot when the plan shifts.
• Desire to always learn more, understand the bigger picture, and know the 'why' behind every strategy.
• A passion for the Oner Active brand, caring deeply about the business and the impact of every move made.

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.