Análisis de la gestión de compras en la eficiencia operativa en empresas constructoras del Ecuador

Abstract

This study analyzes how purchasing management affects operational efficiency in construction companies in Ecuador, a field in which competition and profit are closely linked to effective logistics. The research used a mixed method, with a mainly quantitative approach and a descriptive and exploratory scope, based on data collected from 150 professionals in the field, as well as interviews with specialists in civil engineering and logistics. The results indicate that 72.4% of respondents recognize a strategic alignment between procurement management and company objectives, emphasizing that supplier reliability and timeliness have become more important than initial cost. The positive effect of digitization is also observed: 83.5% of those surveyed say that the adoption of technology improves processes, reduces administrative errors, and increases the visibility of the supply chain. In summary, purchasing management based on performance parameters and digital tools not only enables significant economic gains (87.06%), but also proves to be a key element for project excellence and organizational sustainability in the Ecuadorian context.