Effects of Quality Procurement process on Procurement Performance of Public Universities in Kenya

Abstract

Public Procurement has been exposed to reforms and regulations. Procurement departments focus on getting technologically advanced goods and services that have no defect in a timely and cost effective manner. It is against this background that this study sought to determine the effects of orders adhering to specifications, adjusted orders, timely delivery and  complete delivery on
procurement performance. A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using multiple linear regression model. Findings indicated that quality procurement process (adjusted order, timely delivery, complete delivery and adherence to specification) were statistically significant predictors of procurement performance. The study concluded that quality
procurement process is depended upon to heighten procurement performance. In view of that, it is recommended that for better procurement performance, public universities should ensure that quality is enshrined in their procurement process.