This study examined the effect of e-procurement implementation on organizational performance in the African Union. A descriptive and explanatory research design employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches was adopted. The study targeted 230 employees, from which 146 respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques with SPSS version 26. Validity and reliability tests were conducted to ensure data quality. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between e-procurement practices and organizational performance. Regression results further confirmed that e-procurement dimensions significantly predict organizational performance. Among the components, e-tendering emerged as the most dominant practice, while e-sourcing, e- payment, and efficiency also demonstrated positive effects on performance outcomes. Overall, the study concludes that effective implementation of e-procurement enhances organizational performance. The study recommends strengthening e-procurement policies, improving stakeholder participation, and creating a supportive institutional environment to sustain performance improvement.
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