THE ATTITUDE OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT STAFF MEMBERS TOWARDS E-PROCUREMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES IN PUBLIC ORGANISATIONS: A Case of Mzinga Corporation and Sokoine University of Agriculture

Abstract: This research examines how the staff of Procurement Management Unit (PMU) perceives e-procurement implementation strategies in state organizations, specifically, Mzinga Corporation and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). A convergent parallel research design was used in the study. which involved 90 respondents including PMU employees and heads of PMU. Data was collected through questionnaires, interview and focus group discussion. The results indicate that most of the staffs have positive perceptions towards e-procurement strategies although they pointed out critical challenges such as lack of Information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, lack of training, resistance to change, lack of supplier readiness, gaps in integration, compliance and security of data. According to the study, the implementation of e-procurement is successful only under the condition of the availability of digital systems as well as the ongoing capacity development, change management, effective communication, strategic alignment, and efficient technological infrastructure. The empirical research suggests that the positive attitudes of Mzinga Corporation and Sokoine University of Agriculture towards e-procurement can be largely explained by the fact that the PMU support institutional goals and are strongly supported by senior management. However, obstacles such as poor information and communication technology infrastructure, deep-rooted organizational change resistance, lack of requisite skills, limited integration between old and e-procurement systems and pervasive cybersecurity risks remain in the way to successful adoption. The authors thus propose long-term instructional interventions, expanded infrastructural capacities, increased policy alignment, open communicative mechanisms and strengthened cyber-security provisions, all which are considered necessary to instill effective, clear, and responsible e-procurement practices in the government sector of Tanzania. Keywords: Attitude, Procurement Management, E-Procurement and Public Organisations. Title: THE ATTITUDE OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT STAFF MEMBERS TOWARDS E-PROCUREMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES IN PUBLIC ORGANISATIONS: A Case of Mzinga Corporation and Sokoine University of Agriculture Author: Blandina C. Mcharo, Dr. Naomi Mwaikambo International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, October 2025 - March 2026 Page No: 69-77 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 10-November-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17570521 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-attitude-of-procurement-management-unit-staff-members-towards-e-procurement-implementation-of-strategies-in-public-organisations-a-case-of-mzinga-corporation-and-sokoine-university-of-agriculture