Analysis of the Implementation of Management Functions in the Administration and Procurement System at PT. PLN Indonesia Power-UBP KEPRI Through an Internship Scheme

Abstract

This article presents an academic reflection of an internship program under the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) scheme conducted for three months (March–May 2026) at PT PLN Indonesia Power, Riau Islands Power Generation Business Unit (UBP Kepri). The internship focused on two crucial functions: Finance and General Administration, as well as Goods and Services Procurement. This study aims to analyze the application of management functions planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling in both units, as well as to examine the procurement mechanisms and their implications for the operational efficiency of a state-owned enterprise. Participatory observation, interviews, and document analysis were employed as research methods. The findings reveal that both financial administration and procurement functions at UBP Kepri operate in a structured manner guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity, as reflected in the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS/SMAP) and the Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) instrument. This internship experience successfully integrated Islamic Business Management academic theory into real-world industrial practice, confirming the relevance of the MBKM program in preparing students for the professional world.