Factors Affecting Effective Management of the procurement Function at Nakuru North Sub-County

Procurement function plays a pivotal role in the performance of the public sectors in Kenya. However, it is worth noting that for the function to realise its aims properly it has to be effectively managed. Past studies show that the management of the procurement function is affected by a myriad of factors. The purpose of this study was to assess selected factors affecting effective management of the procurement function at Nakuru North Sub County Procurement Unit. This study carried out a census in the procurement units among departmental heads from all the 30 Ministry departments. The specific objectives guiding the study involved finding out how project financing, accountability, ICT adoption, internal processes and internal control system affect the procurement function at Nakuru North Sub County Procurement Unit The design involved a process of collecting data in order to answer questionnaires concerning the current status of the subjects which include behaviour, attitudes, values and characteristics in a study. Data was collected from the departmental heads of all Ministry departments using questionnaires containing structured and unstructured questions administered personally by the researcher. Data collected were analyzed for descriptive statistics mainly frequencies and percentages; and Pearson Product Moment Correlation using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings were presented in the form of tables. The study findings show that the management of the procurement function was found to be slightly effective. This was greatly attributed to Project financing, Accountability, ICT adoption and the internal control system as applied in departments. The study thus, recommends that the Government should consider reviewing its policy in respect to project financing especially on funds adequacy and timeliness. Consideration should also be made on improving on ICT adoption and strengthening the internal control system.