A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Award of Degree of Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain
Management of Mzumbe University
The research was on Implementation of the Procurement Plan at Government Chemist
Laboratory Agency in Tanzania. The problem was on the ineffective implementation of
procurement plan at Government Chemist Laboratory Agency which resulted into fail to
achieve the organization’s goals.
The main objective was to analyze the effectiveness in implementation of Procurement
Plan at Government Chemist Laboratory Agency. The specific objectives were to
examine the process of preparing of procurement Plans, to examine factors determining
enforcement of Procurement Plan and to examine the Financial and non-financial
implication on the implementation of Procurement Plan
To achieve these objectives; Questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentary
source as data collection methods were used to obtain important information for the
research study. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were used in which
most of data collected met according to the research questions. The samples consisted of
45 respondents and were purposively and randomly sampled. Data analysis was done
based on the research objectives.
Findings indicated that the Government Chemist Laboratory Agency have annual
procurement plan in place but does not effectively implemented due to various factors
which hinders the effective implementation of the plan. However for the Agency to
implement procurement plan effectively, the following down should be met; ensure
availability and adequate of funds on time, the annual procurement plan being prepared,
approved and implemented on time, proper specification, the procurement management
Unit to be staffed at appropriate level with competent and skilled personnel, and
commitment to all responsible personnel to ensure effective implementation of
procurement plan.