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IBM Procurement Executive Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 12 Nov 2021

Top IBM Procurement Executive Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What are the detail that you will share to the supplier for getting a quote.?
  • Q2. What do you know about Ariba, how ariba is different from other Procurement Tools.?
  • Q3. What if, you are unable to find a supplier for the materials that you require.?

IBM Procurement Executive Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic account knowledge
  • Q2. There are many not specific

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I cleared it orally..I did not have any writing test or anything

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Why Procurement Job and how did you get to know about Procurement and Supply Chain Management.?
  • Q2. Why IBM..? Why not other players in the market?
  • Q3. What do you know about Ariba, how ariba is different from other Procurement Tools.?
  • Ans. 

    Ariba is a procurement tool that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for procurement processes.

    • Ariba provides end-to-end procurement solutions, including sourcing, contract management, supplier management, and procurement analytics.

    • It offers a cloud-based platform that allows for easy collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

    • Ariba's network connects millions of buyers and suppliers globally, enabling efficient ...

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  • Q4. What are the detail that you will share to the supplier for getting a quote.?
  • Ans. 

    The details to share with the supplier for a quote

    • Product specifications

    • Quantity required

    • Delivery timeline

    • Quality standards

    • Payment terms

    • Any specific packaging or labeling requirements

    • Any applicable certifications or regulatory compliance

    • Expected pricing or budget constraints

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  • Q5. Will you prefer a product with standard quantity or average quality.?
  • Q6. How do you negotiate with OEM.?
  • Ans. 

    Negotiate with OEM by understanding their needs, building relationships, and finding win-win solutions.

    • Research the OEM's business and industry to understand their needs and priorities

    • Build a relationship with the OEM based on trust and mutual respect

    • Identify areas of common interest and work towards win-win solutions

    • Be prepared to compromise and find creative solutions to overcome obstacles

    • Communicate clearly and effe...

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  • Q7. Where do you see yourself in 2 years.?
  • Q8. What if, you are unable to find a supplier for the materials that you require.?
  • Ans. 

    If unable to find a supplier, explore alternative sources, negotiate with existing suppliers, or consider changing specifications.

    • Explore alternative sources such as online marketplaces or international suppliers

    • Negotiate with existing suppliers to see if they can provide the required materials or suggest alternative options

    • Consider changing specifications to align with available suppliers or materials

    • Collaborate with ...

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  • Q9. What are the situation where you can get esclated.? (this is a psychological question where the interviewer is trying to understand your weakness)
  • Q10. What is you expection on salary.? (if you are a fresher it is advised to tell to provide you the standard pay.)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - These are the questions which i have came across while i was interviewed and i use while i interviews for recruiting junior Procurement Operation team.

Procurement Executive Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q4. How do you do the monthly planning and scheduling of parts ?
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Q5. How do you negotiate with OEM.?

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you check the supplier quality
  • Ans. 

    Supplier quality can be checked through supplier audits, performance evaluations, quality control measures, and feedback from stakeholders.

    • Conduct regular supplier audits to assess their processes and quality standards

    • Implement performance evaluations to track supplier performance over time

    • Utilize quality control measures such as inspections and testing of received goods

    • Seek feedback from internal stakeholders and end-...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your self intro
  • Q2. Why do you choose accenture
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2023.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is a journal entry? entry for cash deposited into bank
  • Ans. 

    A journal entry is a record of a financial transaction in a company's accounting system.

    • A journal entry for cash deposited into a bank would involve debiting the bank account and crediting the cash account.

    • The debit entry would increase the bank account balance, while the credit entry would decrease the cash account balance.

    • The journal entry would typically include the date of the transaction, the amount deposited, and...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Procurement cycle?
  • Ans. 

    The procurement cycle is the process of acquiring goods or services from external sources, including identifying needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.

    • Identification of needs and requirements

    • Sourcing potential suppliers

    • Negotiating contracts and terms

    • Ordering and receiving goods or services

    • Managing supplier relationships and performance

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you provide an introduction about yourself and your professional profile?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced procurement executive with a strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier management across various industries.

    • Over 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

    • Successfully led a team to reduce procurement costs by 15% through strategic sourcing initiatives.

    • Expert in negotiating contracts and building long-term supplier relationships.

    • Implemented a new procurement software syste...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There was a significant lack of effective communication among the HR staff. One HR representative advised candidates to wait for the second round of interviews, while another staff member, responsible for collecting resumes, told candidates they could go home in a rude manner. Subsequently, they called and inquired about the candidates' whereabouts, being informed that the candidates had gone home because your staff had instructed them to do so. The response was simply "Okay," with no further discussion about whether they would proceed to a second round of interviews.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test, logical reasoning, English grammar

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume screening, tell me about yourself, why you leave prev company? salary expectations?
  • Q2. Family, education background, skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Process cycle, questions from resume, why you leave frm prev company, salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This round they want to know about why do you want to leave your job?
current ctc
expected ctc
how many experience do you have on particular technology?
Tips: this round is simple you have to tell all the details of your profile and if they want this profile candidate they shortlisted you..
they want positive response, so be positive.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Sep 2018. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1.  overloading ,inheritance concepts,structures,pointers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - have good understanding of basics and have expertise on any specific area.

IBM Interview FAQs

What are the top questions asked in IBM Procurement Executive interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM Procurement Executive interview -

  1. What are the detail that you will share to the supplier for getting a quote...read more
  2. What do you know about Ariba, how ariba is different from other Procurement Too...read more
  3. What if, you are unable to find a supplier for the materials that you require...read more

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