Technical Buyer

Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Buyer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Buyer to support procurement across Projects, Biomedical Engineering, and Facility / Asset Management.
• This role will coordinate the sourcing and purchase of technical goods and services, helping teams obtain the right products and supplies at competitive prices and within required timelines.
• The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams, Supply Chain / Procurement, and vendors to understand requirements, check specifications, evaluate quotations, and follow purchases through to delivery.
• They will also support cost control, procurement planning, and supplier performance monitoring to help ensure value for money across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and coordinate quotations with Supply Chain/Procurement in line with the organization’s procurement processes.
• Coordinate the sourcing of engineering materials, biomedical equipment, spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies based on approved technical specifications and user requirements.
• Support procurement planning by tracking requirements, lead times, delivery schedules, and anticipated purchasing needs.
• Maintain clear and accurate procurement records and contribute to reports on sourcing activity, costs, supplier performance, and delivery status.
• Contribute to supplier performance monitoring by tracking quality, responsiveness, delivery reliability, and compliance with agreed terms.
• Follow up on purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and deliveries to support timely fulfilment of requests.
• Check supplier documentation, product warranties, quality information, and other supporting records as part of the procurement review process.
• Work with technical teams to confirm that proposed products and equipment meet required specifications and are suitable for their intended use.
• Review BOQs and BEME submitted by external vendors for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) for internal project use.
• Conduct price benchmarking and market surveys to support informed purchasing decisions and cost control.
• Prepare technical bid comparisons, evaluating offers against specifications, price, quality, warranty, delivery timelines, and required documentation.
• Clarify procurement requirements with Projects, Biomedical Engineering, Facility/Asset Management, and other relevant technical teams before sourcing begins.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good analytical skills for comparing prices, reviewing supplier offers, and supporting value-for-money decisions.
• Experience sourcing technical materials, equipment, spare parts, tools, or maintenance supplies.
• Ability to prepare or review BOQs / BEME and assess quotations against technical and commercial requirements.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier coordination, quotation analysis, and purchase order follow-up.
• HND, B.Sc., or B.Eng. in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain/Procurement, or a related technical discipline with 3 - 5 years of experience in technical procurement, engineering purchasing, or a related role.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, procurement colleagues, and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize documentation and manage multiple requests.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits, in line with the approved salary structure.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Career growth within a dynamic organization.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a copy of their CV, school certificate, NYSC certificate, and any other relevant credentials to: [email protected] using “Technical Buyer” as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 26th October, 2026.