Factors Affecting Performance of the Procurement Function in Kenyan Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Gatundu District

Abstract

Procurement performance contributes to the overall performance of an organization through cost savings, improved quality and reduced lead times which leads to internal customer satisfaction. The study sought to analyze the factors affecting the performance of the procurement function in Kenyan public secondary schools. The study was carried out in Gatundu South District. A Case Study approach was adopted in which case a sample size of forty five was selected. The questionnaire was used as the main tool of data collection and a response rate of 93.3% was achieved. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Key findings included the fact that all the three variables affect procurement performance in public schools with 100% of the respondents agreeing to the proposition that these three variables affect procurement performance. Amongst the three variables under consideration, competitive bidding was found to affect procurement performance to the greatest extent followed by the prevailing legal framework. The least influencing factor on procurement performance was found to be aggregation of procurement.