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