Abstract:
Purpose -This research aims to examine the effect ofe-procurement Technology (EPT) usage
on procurement performance (PP) and procurement practices (PPR) in Software development
industry ofKarachi, Pakistan.
Design/methodology/approach -Explanatory research approach was proposed to find out the
relation between variables, defined in the theoretical framework. Data was collected from 300
respondents by sending questionnaires (via email and Linkedln) to the procurement
practitioners in Software houses of Karachi and then to assess the collected data, correlation
statistical technique and regression statistical technique were used.
Findings -This study showed that implementation of electronic procurement technologies in
an organization to perform traditional manual procurement tasks can significantly save
transaction cost and time ofthe procurement activities by simplifying the processes which will
ultimately enhance the procurement performance and efficiency. By automating procurement
activities managers can also improve productivity as human involvement will become less and
can they focus more on supplier relationship and evaluation.
Limitations-This research only assessed the operational aspects ofthe procurement practices
performed in an organization and its impact on the procurement performance because of the
limited time and other resources. Future research can work on the development of strategies
by adopting e-procurement technologies.
