| dc.description.abstract | The research study attempted to fill the gap between available procurement
procedures, by identifying how they are applied by the procuring entity and how
such procedures affect the vendor payment after the delivery of goods, works and
services, as perceived by interested parties in Kenya. A sample of questionnaire
was given to respondents to collect data from the procurement staffs who are
often involved in procurement procedures on vendor payment. A semi-structured
questionnaire was given to procurement officers in the public sector. Qualitative
data was analyzed by coding and organizing it into themes and concepts and
quantitative data was also analyzed using statistical packages, which yield
descriptive and inferential statistics. Data was presented using mean and standard
deviation where necessary. Pilot test was also conducted for the purpose of
ensuring the research instrument is reliable and valid. The analysis was done using
statistical package for social sciences (spss) version 17.The findings of this study show
that for effective supplier payment there must be accuracy in the department and
suppliers must make sure they give their full details and the type of relationship that
exists between the department and the suppliers and also the practices of the government.
Supplier payment has been facing the following challenges: procurement regulations,
urgency of transactions and ethics. These factors directly influence the relationship
between suppliers and buyers so the Government has a big role to play in the
procurement process so as to satisfy customers. This research was to benefit the public
service and donor community to make prudent decision in future. The researcher
therefore recommends that more research to be carried out on management style, capacity
of personnel and procurement regulations to make the supply chain process effective | en_US |
