An Assessment Of The Influence Of Strategic Procurement Practices On Performance Of Humanitarian Organisations In Zimbabwe: A Case Of Harare Province

Abstract

The study sought to examine the influence of strategic procurement practices on the performance of humanitarian organisations in Zimbabwe with a special focus on those operating in Harare. The theories guiding the study were the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study took a quantitative approach to measuring the relationship between strategic procurement practices and organizational performance. The Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used to calculate the sample size and it gave a total of 50 respondents. Procurement staff from 5 Humanitarian organizations were asked to respond to structured questions using questionnaires distributed to them. An 88% response rate was achieved. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data. SPSS version 23.0 helped to analyze data. Correlation and Linear regression analyses techniques were used to determine the relationship and effect of supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and strategic cost management on organizational performance of humanitarian organisations.The findings and results were presented using tables and figures. The study found that strategic procurement practices have a positive and significant effect on the performance of humanitarian organisations in Zimbabwe. The study recommended further studies to assess humanitarian organisations performance using other strategic procurement practices.