Abstract:
Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplier selection on
the supply chain efficiencies in the county Government of Nandi. The study was guided by
the following theories: transaction cost theory and the contingency theory. The study
employed an explanatory survey which was cross-sectional in time dimension.
Methodology: A proportionate stratified random sampling based on departmental section
was utilized. The primary data collection procedure involved a survey where a self–
administered questionnaire was used. With reference to content validity, the questionnaire
was reviewed by a panel of experts before pilot testing was done. Once the data was
cleaned, sorted and entered, it was analysed through the use of descriptive analysis
(frequency distribution, means, standard deviation) with the data being presented in tabular
and pictorial format. The inferential statistics (multiple regression), will be conducted at 95
per cent confidence level with significance levels of 0.05. The results were displayed using
tables.
Findings: The findings of the study indicated that supplier selection practices had positive
and significant influence on supply chain efficiency, Kenya (β =0.114; p<0.05. The
concluded that supplier selection is the predictor of supply chain efficiency of county
government of Nandi. The study recommended that the county government of Nandi other
organizations at large should show more commitment in SRM by having systems to monitor
and appraise and evaluate performance at a strategic level.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study could be replicated in
other industry sectors of the economy to build on the body of knowledge of supplier
selection on performance of organizations.
