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Updated 18 Feb 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Family background,
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pr to Po, mis prepare, vendor development, alternate vendors, minimum maximum stock maintain, vendor qualification, negotiations, saving
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Salary's, relocated, documents, certification, notice period etc.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion for pm and rm cheak it

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How did you work in printing packaging experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience working in printing packaging, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

    • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate pricing and ensure quality standards were met

    • Coordinated with production team to meet deadlines and maintain inventory levels

    • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing packaging designs

    • Utilized ERP systems to track orders and manage inventory

    • Re...

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  • Q2. How did you work in pharma industry ex4
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience working in the pharma industry, specifically in procurement and sourcing.

    • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of pharmaceutical products

    • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing

    • Implemented cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards

    • Stayed updated on industry trends and regulations to make informed purchasing decisions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work and experience related questions from my field.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One on one round with the manager purchase on past work experience and industry hold at my position.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Behaviour and skill set tested through an online link.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are challenges you have faced in your career and how you overcome from that?
  • Ans. In procurement , main challenge is to provide material on time followed by on time execution of the requirements, so i had delivered my best to the company by ensuring on time material delivery to all the plants.
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self details and qualification
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Purchase requirement questions
  • Q2. Material with vendor code creation
  • Ans. 

    Material with vendor code creation involves assigning unique codes to materials purchased from vendors.

    • Create a unique vendor code for each material purchased

    • Ensure the vendor code is easily identifiable and searchable

    • Maintain a database or system to track materials and their corresponding vendor codes

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Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Compilation questions and general question

Round 5 - No 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Po condition material follow up
  • Q2. Sap details and wmps
Round 6 - Case Study 

Bachelor of history and economics and political

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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In the first round HR basically checks if you are suitable, form similar background, match of key skills, match of pay scale requirements
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is important round which is with the VP or GM. Here one has to prove that you are the right candidate they are looking for. This is purely technical round which include detail descussion of your curre...
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final HR round usually have discussion about salary. They also want to know how much stable person you are

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about your self, total work experence, current job resposibilties, how to manage the routine work etc
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your Complete Job Profile
  • Q2. Technical questions, SOP, Procedures, SAP, ERP
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on Salary/ Expectation

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 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 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to change your job within 3 years
  • Q2. Why do we hire you and what expertise you are having.
  • Q3. You want to write a bond for 3 years, are you willing to do so

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Walk-in

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 90 CM = meter=??

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How you can negotiate for a monopoly product?
  • Ans. 

    Negotiate by highlighting benefits, offering exclusivity deals, and leveraging relationships.

    • Emphasize the unique benefits of the product

    • Offer exclusivity deals to the supplier

    • Leverage relationships with the supplier to negotiate favorable terms

    • Explore alternative products or suppliers to create competition

    • Consider long-term contracts to secure supply

    • Be prepared to walk away if terms are not favorable

  • Answered by AI

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Ipca Laboratories interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ipca Laboratories interview process are HR, Technical and Group Discussion.

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