Centralizing Strategic Procurement and Its Benefits for ASECNA
Mpanga Eboji, Irene (2025)
2025
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This thesis aimed to propose and recommend a centralized procurement system that could resolve inefficiencies caused by a decentralized model and improve operational effectiveness. The need for the thesis comes from regional integration challenges, and the organization's need to align procurement practices with international standards.
The thesis used action research methodology that included document analysis, semi-structured interviews with procurement staff and executives, and a comparative case study. Data was collected from internal procurement documents, audit reports, policy guidelines, and stakeholder feedback, offering a broad and grounded perspective on procurement challenges and opportunities.
The theoretical framework draws on public procurement theory, strategic management, institutional theory that includes resource dependency, and change management theory. Theories indicate that a centralized procurement model could significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, standardize supplier relationships, and enhance compliance.
In the practical part, the thesis developed a step-by-step transition framework toward centralized procurement, emphasizing stakeholder management and digitization as key success factors. Although the proposed model has not yet been implemented, it serves as a well-informed blueprint ready for piloting. The business impact for ASECNA could be substantial. By adopting centralized procurement, ASECNA could improve accountability, strengthen supplier negotiations, and enhance strategic control.
The thesis used action research methodology that included document analysis, semi-structured interviews with procurement staff and executives, and a comparative case study. Data was collected from internal procurement documents, audit reports, policy guidelines, and stakeholder feedback, offering a broad and grounded perspective on procurement challenges and opportunities.
The theoretical framework draws on public procurement theory, strategic management, institutional theory that includes resource dependency, and change management theory. Theories indicate that a centralized procurement model could significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, standardize supplier relationships, and enhance compliance.
In the practical part, the thesis developed a step-by-step transition framework toward centralized procurement, emphasizing stakeholder management and digitization as key success factors. Although the proposed model has not yet been implemented, it serves as a well-informed blueprint ready for piloting. The business impact for ASECNA could be substantial. By adopting centralized procurement, ASECNA could improve accountability, strengthen supplier negotiations, and enhance strategic control.