PUBLIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF ROMANIA LEGISLATION: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

The purpose of this article is to bring to public attention the view of managers from Romanian state organizations on the potential risks related to public procurement procedures, in the current context of the legislative framework. The research aims to identify and gain a deep understanding of the concerns, challenges and obstacles these professionals face in the procurement process, which is often complicated and subject to rigorous scrutiny. The purpose of the article is to provide recommendations based on the data collected, which will contribute to the improvement of the risk management framework in public procurement and to increase the awareness and training of managers to face the challenges in this field. In this way, the aim is not only a better understanding of the current landscape, but also the facilitation of possible legislative or procedural developments that increase efficiency and Clarity and openness in the public procurement process in Romania.