Procurement Associate at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986, remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. We are the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we are 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 and 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: Procurement Associate

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to manage procurement and inventory operations.
• The successful candidate will oversee the procurement of goods and services while ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on product quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and adherence to regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify new sourcing opportunities, assess pricing trends, and support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements, and delivery schedules to ensure optimal value and long-term supplier relationships.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring complete compliance with internal procurement policies, audit requirements, and documentation standards.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly, tracking key metrics such as delivery accuracy, product quality, responsivenessand compliance with contractual terms.
• Resolve supply issues promptly by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to address discrepancies, delays, product shortagesor quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contract files, and supplier information to support transparency, traceabilityand effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, quality assurance, and warehouse operations, to forecast procurement needs and ensure uninterrupted product availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, or any Social Science Degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience in procurement and management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other departments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2026.