Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of procurement practice on organisation
performance. Specifically, the research aimed at examining the extent to procurement transparency;
contribution of procurement ethics in influencing performance; examining how competitive
procurement proceedings influence performance, and challenges facing implementation of
procurement practice towards improving organisation performance of the procuring entity. The study
involved qualitative and quantitative analysis. These approaches were adopted in order to make the
findings more understandable. Data were gathered from primary and secondary sources in the study
areas with a sample size of 52. The sample was drawn from the members of Tanzania Coffee Board
(TCB), Kilimanjaro Region. The data were analysed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and
tables. The study found that transparency affected highly on organisation performance, ethics showed
positive significance on influencing organisation performance and competitive proceedings had
positive impact on procurement organisation performance. There were a number of challenges found
in this study like low competence of contractors, lack of procurement training and poor procurement
planning. From the findings it is recommended that; the organisation should realize in full respect that
procurement management unit (PMU) within the board and should be enough personnel attached to it
and degree of frequent training. This will enhance positive contribution of procurement issues hence
increasing organisation performance.
