Asset & Facility Lead (UK Warehouses)

Cainiao Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cainiao Group seeks an Asset & Facilities Manager to oversee the UK warehouses' asset lifecycle, safety, and maintenance. You will build a local vendor pool, manage procurement processes, and support openings and closures of warehouses with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in asset management or procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English (Mandarin is a plus for HQ liaison). UK regulatory compliance and cost control are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in asset management, facility maintenance, or procurement; fresh graduates welcome.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written & spoken) is mandatory; bridge between UK teams and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Asset & Facility Lifecycle Management: oversee operation, maintenance, and safety of facilities and equipment across UK warehouses; manage full asset lifecycle from intake to disposal.
• Vendor & Cost Management: build/manage local vendor pool for facilities, engineering, and services; handle sourcing, performance evaluation, and lifecycle management; develop cost models to optimize procurement decisions.
• Project Support (Openings & Closures): coordinate resources for new warehouse openings and closures; ensure collaboration with operations, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Procurement & Compliance: assist in procurement processes including demand analysis, RFQs, and contract execution; manage expense verification and payment compliance; ensure facilities/assets meet UK regulatory standards and safety requirements; handle audits and rectifications.

Skills

Asset lifecycle management

Vendor management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cainiao Group seeks an Asset & Facilities Manager to oversee the UK warehouses' asset lifecycle, safety, and maintenance. You will build a local vendor pool, manage procurement processes, and support openings and closures of warehouses with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in asset management or procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English (Mandarin is a plus for HQ liaison). UK regulatory compliance and cost control are key responsibilities.