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Larsen & Toubro Group Purchasing Head Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 31 Oct 2022

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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. What will be your next move when seller not agreed all your commercial terms and conditions.
  • Ans. 

    I would try to negotiate and find a middle ground that is acceptable to both parties.

    • Review the terms and conditions to see if any adjustments can be made

    • Communicate with the seller to understand their concerns and reasons for not agreeing

    • Offer alternative solutions or compromises

    • Consider seeking input from a third party mediator if necessary

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  • Q2. Procurement spend per year which you r handling
  • Ans. 

    I handle a procurement spend of $X per year.

    • The procurement spend I handle varies depending on the company's needs and budget.

    • I have experience handling procurement spends ranging from $1 million to $100 million per year.

    • I work closely with the finance team to ensure that the procurement spend is within budget and aligned with the company's goals.

    • I constantly look for ways to optimize the procurement process and reduce...

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Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Ask interviwer any 3 questions ..it us compulsory
  • Q2. If you recently changed your company then why you want to change again
  • Q3. Present salary...expectation...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Present profile to be explained systematically. Expected job Profile to be asked and get ot clarify correctly

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions
  • Q2. Hr around
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sbjects technical and Hr around
  • Q2. Te chnical,.purchase exprecerices

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technologies , technical knowledge
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

It's very important roll from purchase department complete the assignments in time .

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

You have to prove yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to know how to manage the vendors,quality and quantity rectification
Make sure supply chain system should be on track...
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2022. 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 - Assignment 

Hypothetical situation to select the perfect prodsuct

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Is quality preferreed over price? how do you entice vendors to reduce price?
  • Ans. 

    Quality is preferred over price in most cases. Vendors can be enticed to reduce price through negotiation, long-term partnerships, and bulk orders.

    • Emphasize the importance of quality in the products or services being purchased

    • Negotiate with vendors to find a win-win solution that includes a balance of quality and price

    • Offer long-term partnerships to vendors in exchange for reduced prices

    • Place bulk orders to leverage vo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to you procure below budget?
  • Ans. 

    To procure below budget, negotiate with suppliers, explore alternative options, and consolidate purchases.

    • Negotiate with suppliers for better prices

    • Explore alternative suppliers or options

    • Consolidate purchases to get bulk discounts

    • Monitor market trends for price fluctuations

    • Set clear budget goals and stick to them

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How too do something unethical weithin the law
  • Ans. 

    One should never engage in unethical behavior, even if it is technically legal.

    • Always prioritize ethical conduct over legal loopholes

    • Consult with legal and ethical experts if unsure about a decision

    • Consider the long-term consequences of unethical actions

    • Seek alternative solutions that align with ethical standards

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Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.Brief about your current job and reporting structure.
  • Q2. 2.Material specification and dealt.
  • Q3. 3.Tax rate knowledge on bulk material.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Specifiction of all the materials and quality parameters.

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction for employees
  • Q2. Previous company working details

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Saint-Gobain Purchase Engineer interview:
  • Business Development
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know yourself and what you want.
Pump yourself up and stay positive
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 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. How you control the inventory and resources for optimum result
  • Ans. 

    I control inventory and resources by implementing efficient inventory management systems, conducting regular audits, optimizing reorder points, and utilizing technology.

    • Implementing efficient inventory management systems to track and manage inventory levels

    • Conducting regular audits to identify any discrepancies or inefficiencies in inventory management

    • Optimizing reorder points to ensure timely replenishment of inventor...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to change current employer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give best effort with 100 percent loyalty and try to find innovative ways to improve your work quality and save time.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 4 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. Work Experience of previous company
  • Q2. Technical Questions about previous company
  • Q3. Organisation Chart and reporting head
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical sound about subject of your department work and knowledge of all materials.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview from project director related company awarded project's.
  • Q2. Technical Questions related procurement,logistics, inventory.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be technical sound and work hard with out any leaves ready to work round the time.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How did you worked there? And what was the procedure of working ?
  • Q2. In purchasing the the material what will be be your priorities, cost control or fulfilling to the requirements at the same time?

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What's is see in the purchase department
  • Ans. 

    The purchase department is responsible for procuring goods and services for the organization.

    • Sourcing and selecting suppliers

    • Negotiating prices and terms

    • Managing inventory levels

    • Ensuring timely delivery of goods

    • Maintaining records of purchases

    • Evaluating supplier performance

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What's about your self
Round 4 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I need for Purchase related question with answers

Larsen & Toubro Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Larsen & Toubro Group Purchasing Head interview?
Larsen & Toubro Group interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Larsen & Toubro Group interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and HR.
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  1. What will be your next move when seller not agreed all your commercial terms an...read more
  2. Procurement spend per year which you r handl...read more
  3. Ask interviwer any 3 questions ..it us compuls...read more

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