Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of strategic sourcing on organizational performance of state corporations in Kenya. The specific objectives were to: establish the role of supplier development, the role of contract management, the role of supplier relationship management and role of early supplier involvement on organizational performance of Kenya Power: A descriptive case study design was used. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS. The study revealed that supplier relationship management, Early Supplier involvement and contract management followed by supplier development have a great influence role in the performance of Kenya power thus this study recommends that Kenya power to partner with suppliers who supply strategic items, involve early suppliers of strategic item , have clear Key performance indicators to actively monitor performance of suppliers, and have a supplier development program that’s it’s in line with organizational objectives.
Keywords: influence of strategic sourcing, organizational performance, state corporations in Kenya, Kenya Power, suppliers, strategic items, SPSS.
Title: Influence of Strategic Sourcing on Organizational Performance of State Corporation in Kenya; a Case of Kenya Power
Author: Carren Chepng’etich, Dr. Esther Waiganjo, Antony Karani
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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