The effect of procurement practices on the organisational performance of the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Abstract

This study aimed at examining the relationship between procurement practices and performance of Ministry of Water and Environment. Specifically, this study was based on the following objectives: To assess the relationship between supplier selection, procurement planning, contract management and performance of Ministry of Water and Environment. This research was conducted as a correlational study primarily adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study used 69 as the study population and 45 respondents formed the sample size. These were selected using census and simple random sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were adopted in analyzing quantitative data. One the first objective, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between supplier selection and performance of MWE (Pearson Correlation Coefficient value was 0.509). On the second objective, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between procurement planning and performance of MWE (Pearson Correlation Coefficient value was 0.765). However, on the third objective, it was found out that there is no significant relationship between contract management and performance of MWE (Pearson Correlation Coefficient value was -0.543). It was concluded that procurement practices variables (supplier selection and procurement planning) positively influenced performance of MWE but not contract management. Thus, the researcher recommends that for purposes of promoting procurement practices and performance, MWE must strengthen contract management