Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women passionate about beautiful, practical, and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.
We inspire people to confidently create homes that reflect their personality, spaces where nothing is too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, we now have 13 stores across the UK, an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service, and a thriving website.
We work closely with talented artisans and craftspeople around the world, focusing on quality, sustainability, and timeless design. As we grow, we're seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Product Sourcing to join our team and drive operational excellence from product approval through to inbound delivery.
About us
We believe the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
Reporting directly to the Chief Customer Officer, the Head of Product Sourcing is a newly created role responsible for overseeing our global supplier network and the post-design product lifecycle — from finalised product concept to warehouse delivery.
You will be instrumental in managing relationships with sourcing partners, embedding quality and compliance standards, and ensuring packaging, sustainability, and supply chain reporting are executed at a high standard.
This role includes leading:
* Two international sourcing teams based in China and India, guiding supplier management, performance, and alignment with our commercial and ethical standards.
* Our Quality Control and Returns team at our third-party warehouse in Swindon, ensuring goods meet specifications and customer quality expectations.
* The Product Technology team, supporting compliance, packaging, testing, and adherence to technical and safety standards.
* Monitoring supplier adherence to lead times, commercial terms, and product specifications.
* Providing strategic support to Product Development and Merchandising teams through supplier insights and operational feedback.
* Mapping and assessing environmental and social impacts across the supply chain, working with vendors to improve transparency, accountability, and performance.
* Maintaining accurate supplier databases, working with the IT team to ensure all active suppliers are set up, integrated, and managed within our WFX platform for better visibility and efficiency.
* Participating in our B Corp certification and recertification processes, ensuring practices align with B Lab standards.
Ideal candidates will have:
* A creative, problem-solving mindset
* Passion for the OKA brand
* A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
* Strong ability to communicate data insights clearly
* Willingness to be hands-on with workload
* Deep understanding of products, our business, and the competitive landscape
Benefits include:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with length of service increases
* A day off for your birthday
* Health Cash Plan
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme
* Discounts on 60+ UK retailers via My OKA benefits platform
* Additional benefits such as pension scheme, life assurance, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest-free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre, and more.
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