A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MSc-PSCM) of Mzumbe University
This study assessed the factors influencing the implementation of annual procurement
plans at Tanzania Buildings Agency (TBA). The main objective of this study was to
assess the factors influencing the implementation of the annual procurement plan at TBA. A case study design was used by the researcher to make an intensive investigation of the study topic. The aggregate of 60 individuals utilized from a targeted population of 150
respondents were selected purposively for a matter of obtaining relevant respondents.
Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study, whereby questionnaire and
the interview method was utilized to obtain primary data and documentary review
method for secondary data. Microsoft Excel software was applied in analyzing
collected data and identifying the relationship between dependent and independent
variables. The findings of the restudy revealed that expertise on the side of
procurement practitioners within the procuring entities have a greater influence on the
effectiveness in the implementation of the procurement plan. Information technology
evidenced to have an important role in monitoring and implementation of
procurement plan, though TBA lacks appropriate technical infrastructure. Majority of
the respondents positively replied that budgeting processed in an organization has a
the close relationship with procurement plan implementation process while Top
management’s support evidenced to have a determination on the appropriateness of
procurement plan preparation and its implementation within public procuring
entities. The researcher recommended that managements of procuring entities need to
consider the appropriateness of expertise among the procurement practitioners in
preparation implementation of procurement plans, advancement on the
computerized infrastructures that can support Procurement Management Information
System (PMIS) systems for monitoring implementation of procurement plans
together with proper budgeting to ensure all important procurement requirements are
considered and procurement plans have a reflection on an existing budget.