Technical Buyer (Procurement) & Cost Estimation Associate

About this role

Lily Hospitals Limited seeks a Technical Buyer (Procurement) and Cost Estimation Associate to support procurement activities and project cost management across Projects, Biomedical Engineering, and Facility & Asset Management. The role combines technical procurement with preparing and reviewing project cost estimates to ensure decisions are technically sound, commercially competitive, and aligned with budgets. The position involves sourcing materials and services, issuing RFQs/ bids, evaluating submissions, negotiating, and maintaining procurement records. It also involves preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities and cost estimates, tracking variances, and providing timely costing support to project teams. The role is based in Delta and targets candidates with a background in construction, quantity surveying, or related fields.

What you would do

• Source materials, equipment, services and other technical requirements aligned with project specifications.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations and proposals to suppliers and contractors.
• Review technical and commercial submissions for compliance and value for money.
• Evaluate quotations, clarify discrepancies, and support negotiations.
• Conduct supplier and contractor research and maintain procurement records.
• Monitor delivery and contract performance and coordinate with internal teams on specs, quantities, timelines and delivery.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME).
• Develop project cost estimates, budgets and cost breakdowns from drawings, specifications and market rates.
• Perform rate analysis and validate pricing for materials, labour, equipment and subcontracted work.
• Track cost changes and prepare clear cost reports for stakeholders.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, Procurement or related discipline.
• Practical experience in construction, quantity surveying, technical procurement, cost estimation or related roles.
• Experience preparing BOQs/BEMEs and construction cost estimates.
• Skill in rate analysis, measurement, quotation evaluation and cost control.
• Experience reviewing quotations against technical requirements and budgets.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and scope documents.
• Understanding of construction materials, methods and current market pricing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant estimation or procurement tools.
• Preferred: qualified Quantity Surveyor with practical construction experience.

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