Abstract

The study examined the influence of procurement training on employee performance in public sector institutions in Benin City, Nigeria. The research focused on four key dimensions (technical skills, regulatory compliance, e-procurement, and performance monitoring). A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected through structured questionnaire administered to 64 respondents from various public institutions. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, with regression and ANOVA techniques applied to assess the relationships among the variables. The results revealed a strong and statistically significant relationship between the independent variables and employee performance. Technical skills, regulatory compliance, and e-procurement had significant positive effects on employee performance, while performance monitoring exhibited a significant negative effect. The study concludes that procurement related dimensions significantly enhance employee performance, particularly through improved technical abilities, compliance with regulations, and effective use of e-procurement systems. Based on the findings, the study recommends targeted training programs in technical skills and regulatory compliance, greater adoption and support for e-procurement platforms, and a redesign of performance monitoring systems to be more supportive and developmental in nature.