Determinants of Procurement Performance in NonGovernmental organization: The Case of Management Sciences for Health, Ethiopia

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examined the major determinants of procurement performance in a private sector; the case of Management Sciences for Health, Ethiopia. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive and explanatory research design to examine the major determinants of procurement performance at Management Sciences for Health, Ethiopia. The study draws on both primary data. The primary data was obtained from structured survey questionnaires the study used stratified random sampling techniques and employed a sample size of 92 respondents. The finding of the study indicated that there is a well-defined procurement procedure and policies in management sciences for health, Ethiopia. Additionally, the finding indicated that the existing practice of procurement plan saved time and money in the organization. Moreover, there is a proper contract supervision; proper contract control and good monitoring of contract procedure, and services delivery in the organization. The study therefore concluded that the current procurement management related to the above mentioned variables should be given due focus by the management of the organization in order to produce the result of improved procurement performance.