Publication: Influence Of Strategic Sourcing Practices On Procurement Performance Of Lamu County Government In Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Kamau, Susan Wambui | |
| dc.contributor.author | Barasa, Peter Wamalwa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-16T07:04:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-10-16T07:04:53Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The impact of strategic sourcing on various aspects of organizational performance has been well-documented. Strategic sourcing plays a crucial role in fostering effective communication and building enduring relationships between suppliers and buyers, both of which are factors that influence the overall performance of a firm. This research paper aimed to examine the impact of strategic sourcing practices on the procurement performance of the Lamu County Government in Kenya. The study was guided by specific objectives, including assessing the influence of supplier development practices on the procurement performance of the Lamu County Government, investigating the effects of e-sourcing practices on procurement performance, analyzing the influence of financial evaluation practices on procurement performance, and evaluating the effects of outsourcing practices on procurement performance within the Lamu County Government. The study was guided by The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) theory and strategic choice theory. This study adopted a descriptive research design, which portrays participants in a precise manner as it characterizes the individuals who are involved in the research. The target population comprised of two hundred and one (201) employees and pre-qualified suppliers of Lamu County government that comprised the head of directorates, procurement officers, county chief officers and prequalified suppliers. The study employed a stratified sampling method where a sample of 52 respondents were selected. A pilot study was conducted with at least ten per cent (10%) of targeted sample size to determine the validity of the research instruments. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. The study undertook both descriptive and inferential statistics in data analysis. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed by use of Statistical Software for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24to generate mean, standard deviation, frequencies, regression and correlation analysis. Frequency distribution table and charts were also used in the presentation of the data. Data analysis was conducted using multiple regression models. Based on the findings, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were provided to improve the delivery of high-quality products and the provision of dependable services. From the findings, all four independent variables of the study had a positive and significant influence on procurement performance. Based on the magnitude of the unstandardized regression coefficients, supplier development had a weak positive and significant contribution to procurement performance, e-sourcing had a weak positive significant contribution to procurement performance, financial evaluation had a strong positive contribution to procurement performance while outsourcing had a moderate positive and significant contribution to procurement performance at Lamu County. Based on the findings, the study concludes that; strategic sourcing practices influence procurement performance of Lamu County Government in Kenya. In relation to specific objective, the study concludes that: supplier development has a weak positive and significant contribution to procurement performance; e-sourcing has a weak positive significant contribution to procurement performance; financial evaluation has a strong positive contribution to procurement performance and outsourcing has a moderate positive and significant contribution to procurement performance at Lamu County. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2319-7668 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://erepository.mku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6971 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | IOSR Journal of Business and Management | |
| dc.subject | Strategic sourcing practices | |
| dc.subject | procurement performance | |
| dc.subject | balance scorecard | |
| dc.subject | Strategic Outsourcing | |
| dc.title | Influence Of Strategic Sourcing Practices On Procurement Performance Of Lamu County Government In Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |