The Impact of Procurement Practices on the Growth of an Enterprise: The Case of DOVV Cameroon

Abstract

This aim of this work was to study the impact of procurement on the growth of an enterprise. The case study was DOVV Cameroon. The reasons to write on this topic are the irregularities in the process of procurement that is fictitious delivery, substandard supply and partial supply of goods. Based on the problem above, the researcher came out with the following objectives: to investigate if procurement influences the growth of enterprises, to investigate the contribution of procurement to the growth of enterprises, and to. The time involved in the process of procurement on the growth of enterprise and the quality and quantity in the process of procurement were also investigated. The researcher later comes up with theories that match with the research topic: (a) the theory of Gelderman and Semeijin theory, which states that a firm’s supply depends on two factors, namely, profit impact and supply risk, (b) Driedonks theory, which comments on the source of procurement, and (c) the Byatt theory, which states that managers have the responsibilities to know all those involved in the procurement process. This study adopted a mixed research methodology, both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and relied on the field research conducted both through a survey of administered questions as well as structured interviews. One of the findings of the study was that procurement influences the growth of enterprises. The researcher commended that the procurement of DOVV Cameroon needs to be assessed and trained personnel should be employed to manage the department. Only then the enterprise will be able to solve the above problems thus leading to growth. The study further aimed to add input to the existing body of knowledge concerning the impact of procurement on the growth of enterprises and also to contribute to the existing literature review in logistics and transport management.