EFFECTS OF SUPPLIER SELECTION ON PERFORMANCE OF PROCUREMENT FUNCTION IN PUBLIC SECTOR: A CASE OF WEST POKOT COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Elias Krop - Master of Science Degree in Procurement and Logistics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Dr. Mike A. Iravo (PhD.) - Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of supplier selection on performance of procurement function in Public Sector: A case of West Pokot County Government. The study was guided by the following objectives: - to determine the effect of Value for Money of supplier on procurement function performance in West Pokot County Government, to establish the effect of Quality of products and Services by supplier on procurement function performance in West Pokot County Government, to determine the effect of Process Cost Management of supplier on procurement function performance in West Pokot County Government, and to establish the effect of price offered by supplier on procurement function performance in West Pokot County Government. The theories that guided the study include partner selection theory, network theory, quality management theory in procurement and procurement capability reviews assessment model. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of this study was 25 procurement staffs within West Pokot County Government that formed the sample size because it was census. Purposive sampling was enable the researcher to determine the composition of a sample by relying on various characteristics of the respondents, thereby assisting the researcher to consider those respondents who were working under the procurement department in West Pokot County Government. Research data for the study was collected using both secondary and primary sources. Secondary data was collected through documentary review of published records, journals, textbooks and Government documents, industry and annual reports, while primary data was collected using a self-administered structured and unstructured questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted to determine the reliability of the questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the relationship between the variables was established using a regression model. The study found out that there are effects of supplier selection on procurement function performance and that all the four dimensions of supplier selections have significantly positive relationships with procurement performance. It was concluded that the supplier selections and the four dimensions have effects on procurement performance. The recommendations made were that there is need to take supplier selection strictly to ensure its effects are felt in the procurement activities.
