Factors That Affect Performance of Procurement Department

Factors that affect the performance of the procurement departments are a key factor in the procurement process. The success of any given organization will depend on the strategic management of all its key sections. Procurement enhances efficiency and competitiveness among other benefits, but to realize these benefits, it is imperative to look at the strategic factors that affect the performance of the procurement function. Evaluation of suppliers before selecting them can significantly improve the performance of the procurement function in carrying out its mandate (Martin, 2004). The concept of appraising all interested suppliers before awarding them with contracts to supply different goods, services or carry out works is being widely practiced by organizations in both the public and private sector. This research sought to assess the factors that influence the performance of supplies unit with special focus on County Government of Kakamega. The study adopted a descriptive research design since the study intended to gather quantitative and qualitative data that would describe the effects of public procurement regulation on public procurement of devolved county governments in Kenya.  The target population was the employees of Kakamega County Government. The total number of respondents in this study was 119. Primary data was gathered using semi-structured questionnaires where the respondent was issued with the questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was used; this included the use of weighted means, standard deviation, relative frequencies and percentages. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the data. This included percentages and frequencies. Tables and other graphical presentations were appropriately used to present the data that was collected for ease of understanding and analysis. Regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the study variable.  The study established that financial stability of a supplier had a positive effect on county government supplies units in Kakamega County. The study also revealed that quality management had a positive impact on county government supplies units in Kakamega County. The study further established that reliability of supplier had a positive effect on county government supplies units in Kakamega County. The study established the performance of suppliers before awarding tenders to them had positive influence on the county government supplies units in Kakamega County