Supplier Selection and Procurement Performance.
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2024
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The study examined the influence of supplier selection on the procurement performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. Specifically, the study examined: (i) the relationship between supplier profile and procurement performance; (ii) supplier capabilities and procurement performance; and (iii) supplier’s strategic fit to the organization and procurement performance. A cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative approach in generating the required information was used. A population of 85 pharmaceutical manufacturing firms was identified for Kampala from the National Drug Authority register and a sample size of 70 was derived at using a sample determination table. Data were collected using survey questionnaires. All the statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS software package version 25. The results revealed that supplier profile had a positive linear relationship with procurement performance (r=0.701, p<0.05) as was the case with supplier capabilities (r=0.659, P<0.05) and supplier’s strategic fit (r=0.510, P<0.05). This was a clear indicator that supplier profile, supplier capabilities and supplier’s strategic fit as separate independent variables have a positive effect on procurement performance a dependent variable. Of the three variables, supplier profile was the most significant contributor to procurement performance β = .410, followed by supplier capabilities β = .288 while supplier strategic fit contributed to procurement performance β = .210. The study recommends that to improve procurement performance there is need to prioritize a comprehensive supplier selection and profiling process.
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A Dissertation Submitted to Makerere University Business School (Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research) in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of Makerere University. (PLAN A).
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Ruth, A . M (2024) Supplier Selection and Procurement Performance : A Case Study of Private Pharmaceutical Manufacuring Firms in Kampala District. Unpublished Masters Dissertation Makerere University Business School. Kampala, Uganda.