Inventory Control Management Practices on Procurement Performance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kisii County

Authors

  • Mesesi Onesimus Barongo
    Msc Student, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Email: onesimusmesesi@gmail.com
  • Damaris Moturi
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the effect of inventory control management practices on procurement performance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kisii County, Kenya. Specifically, it examined the impact of economic order quantity and safety stock ordering on procurement performance.


Material/methods: The study was grounded in the Transaction Cost Economics Theory and Stock Control Theory and adopted an explanatory research design. The target population comprised 64 employees working in the finance and procurement departments across four public TVET institutions in Kisii County. A census approach was applied. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Content validity and Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient were used to test the validity and reliability of the research instrument, respectively. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis) were utilized for data analysis and hypothesis testing.


Findings: The regression analysis revealed that both economic order quantity and safety stock ordering practices had a statistically significant positive effect on procurement performance. The results indicate that proper implementation of inventory control mechanisms enhances efficiency and effectiveness in procurement functions within TVET institutions.


Conclusion: The study concludes that the adoption of sound inventory control management practices substantially contributes to improved procurement performance in public TVET institutions. Strengthening these practices is essential for achieving better resource utilization and service delivery.


Value: This research contributes to the understanding of inventory management’s role in the public education sector’s procurement systems. It offers practical recommendations for policymakers and institutional managers to enhance procurement efficiency through targeted training, supportive policy frameworks, and strategic investment in inventory control systems.