This chapter explores governance in public procurement in Tanzania, focusing on the interplay between indigenous practices and modern regulatory frameworks. It specifically examines how traditional principles such as reciprocity, community participation, and ethical stewardship have historically shaped resource management and their potential to address contemporary challenges in public procurement like corruption, inefficiency, and limited stakeholder engagement. The study critically analyzes Tanzania’s procurement reforms, highlighting successes and gaps in integrating indigenous practices within modern systems. Using a mixed-methods approach, it identifies instances of successful hybrid governance models and outlines barriers to their broader implementation. The chapter argues for a decolonized, contextually relevant governance framework that harmonizes traditional values with modern procurement policies. Practical recommendations include embedding indigenous principles into procurement systems, enhancing transparency through technology, and fostering multi-stakeholder engagement. The findings contribute to advancing supply chain management in Africa, offering insights into achieving equitable and sustainable procurement practices through culturally attuned governance models.