Objective: This technical-technological product aimed to develop a framework for measuring the maturity level of the purchasing process in companies operating in the construction industry.
Context and methodology: The procedure was developed through a multiple case study conducted in four medium-sized construction companies operating in the vertical residential construction sector in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire administered to the purchasing managers of four companies.
Diagnosis: The results indicated that all surveyed companies have a purchasing process maturity level of 4, meaning that the practices are formally implemented and effectively used.
Practical implications: From a practical perspective, the system is intended to assist construction companies in analyzing and defining priorities to improve the maturity of their purchasing departments.
Applicability: The proposed system can be applied to medium-sized construction companies. Replicability: The proposed system can also be applied to construction companies of different sizes, as well as in different sectors, such as horizontal construction, roadworks, and infrastructure. In such cases, some practices may need to be adapted to the specific sector.
Innovativeness: This work is pioneering in developing a system for measuring the maturity level specifically for the procurement process in construction, a highly important area in companies that involves significant financial flow.
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