Abstract

The purchasing function of a firm directly affects its competitive ability. Purchasing managers need to periodically evaluate the performance of suppliers in order to retain those who meet their requirements. There are various criteria for supplier selection and evaluation. This report provides a guideline for establishing supplier selection criteria for purchasing activities of University Procurement Department in accordance with some purchasing topics. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) decision making process functions in terms of the multi-criteria analysis for cost, flexibility, quality, delivery, and variety. The present report provides an accurate and easy classification in supplier attributes that have been prioritized in the model.

Key words: Multi criteria decision-making (MCDM), analytic hierarchy process (AHP), supplier selection, supply chain management (SCM).