Effect of Procurement Planning on the Procurement Performance of Maritime Parastatals in Mombasa County
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https://doi.org/10.61250/ssmj/v1.i3.4Keywords:
Need identification, Need specification, Sourcing strategy, Resource allocation, Procurement planning, Maritime parastatals, Procurement performanceAbstract
This study investigated the influence of procurement planning on the procurement performance of government-owned parastatals in Mombasa County, Kenya. Guided by objectives, the research assessed the effects of need identification, need specification, sourcing strategies, and resource allocation on procurement performance. The theoretical framework was underpinned by the Knowledge-Based View, Institutional Theory, Strategic Choice Theory, and Resource-Based View. A descriptive correlational research design was employed, targeting a population of 94 senior and middle-level management staff from the Technical, Procurement, and Finance departments across selected maritime parastatals in Mombasa County. A sample size of 76 respondents was utilized. Data were collected using self-administered Likert-scale questionnaires and analysed using SPSS (Version 23) through both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship (p<0.05) between all investigated procurement planning components and procurement performance. Specifically, effective need identification, particularly through user department involvement, significantly enhanced performance. Clear and standardized need specifications, aligned with market and legal requirements, were confirmed to improve procurement outcomes. Sourcing strategies that include thorough market research and careful cost analysis had a notable positive effect on procurement performance. Resource allocation, supported by adequate budgets and technical know-how, showed the greatest positive impact, although gaps in staff skills and time management were evident. The study found that strong procurement planning—covering accurate needs identification, clear specifications, strategic sourcing, and effective resource use—is vital for better performance in parastatals. It recommends involving stakeholders in identifying needs, preparing standardized and legally compliant specifications, improving sourcing through market and risk analysis, and managing resources to address skill and time issues. Further research could look at the long-term results of applying these approaches across different public sector organizations.
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