Supplier sourcing practices on service delivery at state department for devolution in Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

While many of the researchers have acknowledged that a reduction in costs is as a result of efficient buying, it has equally been challenged and agreed upon that cost alone cannot be an adequate measure of world class procurement performance. This falls short of excellence in sourcing and supplier management practices. It is also important to ensure that prospective suppliers have the capability and demonstrate a willingness to form a collaborative relationship early in the requirement definition process. The purpose of this paper was to assess the effects of supplier sourcing practices through the lens of supplier selection, evaluation and development on service delivery in the public department.