Effects of Strategic Sourcing Practices on: The Performance of Save the Children International Ethiopia
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2024-07
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Addis Ababa Universta
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Title: Effects of Strategic Sourcing Practices on Organizational Performance (Inthe Save the Children International Ethiopia)
Author: Samrawit Girma
The aim of the investigation is to evaluate how organizational performance in SCEthiopia is affected by strategic sourcing. Effective procurement strategies, enduring
supplier connections, supplier growth, and communication are employed as studymethodologies. Using primary and secondary data from a census survey, there was use
of a explanatory research methodology. The study discovered a moderate to highdegree of positive correlation between organizational performance and strategic
sourcing. The strategic sourcing components of supplier development, effectiveprocurement strategy, and communication significantly enhanced organizational
performance compared to long-term supplier partnerships. The data were analyzedusing explanatory statistics in the study, with an emphasis on frequency, percentages,
mean, and standard deviation.The findings suggest that strategic sourcing can be a valuable tool for improving
organizational performance in SC Ethiopia.According to the study's findings, Save the Children Ethiopia has significant
weaknesses when it comes to communication, long-term supplier relationships, anefficient procurement plan, and supplier development. Finally, in order to reduce
uncertainty, the study suggested that SCE reevaluate its long-term supplierrelationship, supplier development, and ongoing information exchange.