Analisis Dampak Kekurangan Pejabat Fungsional terhadap Pelaksanaan Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa di Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan

Abstract

Procurement of goods and services is one of the key pillars in effective, efficient, and accountable public governance. The success of this process highly depends on the availability of professional human resources, particularly functional procurement officers who play a strategic role in every stage of the procurement process. Field realities show that in several regions, including Humbang Hasundutan Regency, there are still imbalances in the structure of functional positions that potentially hinder the effectiveness of procurement implementation. This study aims t analyze the impact of the shortage of functional officers on the effectiveness of procurement of goods and services in Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The research focuses on the adequacy of the number and level of functional positions, namely First Expert, Intermediate Expert, and Senior Expert. The theoretical framework used is Human Resource Management by Armstrong (1980), emphasizing proper planning, recruitment, and development of personnel to enhance organizational effectiveness. The research method employed is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through document analysis, observations, and in-depth interviews with officials in the Procurement Service Unit (UKPBJ). The findings indicate that the limited number of functional officers, especially at the Senior Expert level, leads to overlapping roles, unbalanced workloads, and delays in procurement processes. This condition has negatively impacted budget absorption and the delivery of procurement services to local government units. Strengthening the functional position structure in a tiered and proportional manner is required to improve efficiency, accountability, and procurement quality