Sustainable Procurement Practices in Nigerian Firms

Abstract

This study to examine the effect of sustainable procurement practices on the organizational performance of selected manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Data were sourced from the annual reports, audited financial statements, sustainability reports, corporate social responsibility reports, procurement disclosures, company publications, and official websites of selected manufacturing firms, including Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Dangote Cement Plc, Nigerian Breweries Plc, and other major firms operating within Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The adopted a secondary data research methodology. Relevant information was also obtained from credible secondary sources such as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), and other relevant government, regulatory, and industry publications. The data covered sustainable sourcing, supplier management, environmental considerations, resource efficiency, and responsible procurement practices, while organizational performance was assessed using indicators such as financial performance, operational efficiency, market competitiveness, customer satisfaction, waste reduction, and corporate reputation. The collected secondary data were subjected to systematic documentary review and content analysis to establish how sustainable procurement practices influence organizational performance. This approach enabled the study to utilize reliable and verifiable information already documented by the selected firms and relevant institutions, thereby providing an empirical basis for assessing the contribution of sustainable procurement to long-term organizational performance and competitiveness.