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Hero Cycles Senior Manager Purchase Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Aug 2021

Hero Cycles Senior Manager Purchase Interview Experiences

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Total Buying Monthly Basis
  • Q2. No. Of suppliers handled
  • Q3. Commodity handled
  • Q4. Why do u want to join Cycle Industry

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Not making stories.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about cost settlement
  • Ans. 

    Cost settlement is the process of finalizing and closing out financial transactions related to purchases.

    • Cost settlement involves reconciling invoices, payments, and any discrepancies in pricing or quantities.

    • It ensures that all costs associated with a purchase are accurately accounted for and paid.

    • Examples include verifying that the correct prices were charged for items received and resolving any billing errors.

    • Cost s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Purchase Manager with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management.

    • Over 8 years of experience in purchasing and procurement

    • Skilled in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships

    • Proven track record of cost savings through strategic sourcing

    • Proficient in inventory management and supply chain optimization

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and inter

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Development process
  • Q2. Major cost driver in wiring harness
  • Ans. 

    The major cost driver in wiring harness is the cost of raw materials, labor, and complexity of the design.

    • Cost of raw materials such as copper wires and connectors

    • Labor costs for assembly and installation

    • Complexity of the design impacting production time and skill level required

    • Volume of production affecting economies of scale

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Spare part costing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for basic questions related to development and costing

Purchase Assistant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 16 Feb 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my experience
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don’t work for Tvs

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Purchase related questions are there
  • Q2. What is sourcing and steps
  • Ans. 

    Sourcing is the process of finding and selecting suppliers to obtain goods and services.

    • Identify the need for goods or services

    • Research potential suppliers

    • Evaluate suppliers based on criteria such as quality, price, and delivery time

    • Negotiate contracts and terms with selected suppliers

    • Place orders and manage supplier relationships

    • Monitor supplier performance and make improvements as necessary

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Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Any normal aptitude test there

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and negotiation

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal basis quality and drawing related questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About material planning, inventory norms, inventory control, supply chain management, vendor management.
  • Q2. What is material planning? How it’s done?
  • Ans. 

    Material planning is the process of determining the materials needed for production and ensuring they are available at the right time.

    • Forecasting demand based on historical data and market trends

    • Creating a bill of materials (BOM) listing all components needed for production

    • Determining order quantities and lead times for materials

    • Monitoring inventory levels and reordering materials as needed

    • Collaborating with suppliers

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  • Q3. What is inventory control?How effectively you control inventory?
  • Ans. 

    Inventory control is the process of managing and overseeing the ordering, storage, and usage of a company's inventory.

    • Implementing inventory management software to track stock levels and reorder points

    • Regularly conducting physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy

    • Analyzing sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly

    • Establishing efficient storage and organization systems to minimize excess in

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  • Q4. What is SCM? And How you manage it ?
  • Ans. 

    SCM stands for Supply Chain Management. It involves the planning, coordination, and control of the flow of goods and services from point of origin to point of consumption.

    • SCM involves managing the flow of goods, information, and finances across the supply chain.

    • It includes activities such as procurement, production, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.

    • Effective SCM helps in reducing costs, improving effic...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to work ethics and professional values

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about material planning, scheduling, order management, vendor management, inventory norms and control.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work experience related
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Work experience relevant

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and aspirations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be transparent

I applied via Company Website

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. I am freshers, i have just complete diploma in (management) from institute of engeenering and rural technology
  • Q2. Are you providing training
  • Q3. What salary
  • Q4. Whare is work place

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
And professional qualifications.
Clear communication, professional look.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Casting & forging commodity any questions
  • Q2. Q.c related any questions
  • Q3. CER ,PR ,RMGP related
  • Q4. Quotation related
  • Q5. Vendor development related

Interview Preparation Tips

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