Supplier Relationship Management Practices Procurement Ethics and Supply Chain Performance in County Governments

Abstract

Purpose:The broad objective was to establish the moderating effect of procurement ethics on the relation between supplier relationship management practices and supply chain performance of Kenyan selected county governments. Design/Methodology/Approach:The study employed descriptive survey research design and targeted 112 procurement staff.Stratified and simple random techniques were used. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection. For data analysis descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. Findings:The study found that procurement ethics had a positive and significant moderating effect on the relation between supplier relationship management practices and supply chain performance of Kenyan selected county governments. Implications/Originality/Value:The study makes a contribution on the critical role procurement ethics plays in the relationship between supplier relationship management practices and performance of supply chain. County governments should ensure procurement ethics such as integrity, accountability and transparency are adhered to. The findings may guide in the development and implementation of procurement ethics policies.

Keywords

• Procurement Ethics
• Supply Chain Performance
• Supplier Relationship Management Practices