Larsen & Toubro Limited Purchase Manager Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. Basic regarding professional area
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Q2. Project worked at and experienced
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Managed a team to implement a new customer relationship management system
• Led a team of 5 employees to successfully implement a new CRM system

• Coordinated with IT department to ensure smooth integration of the system

• Provided training to staff on how to use the new system effectively
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Q1. Why i want to join the firm
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I want to join the firm because of its strong reputation, opportunities for growth, and alignment with my career goals.
• Strong reputation in the industry

• Opportunities for career growth and development

• Alignment with my career goals and values
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Q2. Salary discussions
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Q1. Technical questions, and previous company experience
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Q1. Technical questions, previous company experience
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Q2. Concrete grade, site management
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Q3. Site execution questions
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Q4. Shuttering , reinforcement questions
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Q5. Concrete grades ,qty taken
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Q6. Finishing works Tiles ,granite plastering
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Q7. Block work and finishing works
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Q1. Equipment layout details
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Q2. Plot plan details and man and material movement path
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Q1. About previous experience
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Q2. Why i left all previous companies.
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I left previous companies to pursue growth opportunities, align with my career goals, and seek better work-life balance.
• I left Company A after 3 years to seek a role that offered more leadership opportunities, as I wanted to develop my management skills.

• At Company B, I transitioned to a new position that aligned better with my long-term career goals in project management.

• I departed from Company C to find a work environ...read more
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Q1. What are the steps involved in preparing the budget for a project?
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Steps involved in preparing a project budget
• Identify all project expenses including labor, materials, equipment, etc.

• Estimate the cost of each expense item based on historical data or quotes from vendors

• Allocate funds for unexpected costs or contingencies

• Determine the timeline for the project and spread out costs accordingly

• Review and finalize the budget with key stakeholders
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Q2. What factors are considered in the costing of projects?
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Factors considered in project costing include materials, labor, overhead, equipment, and indirect costs.
• Materials: Cost of raw materials needed for the project.

• Labor: Cost of labor required to complete the project.

• Overhead: Indirect costs such as utilities, rent, and administrative expenses.

• Equipment: Cost of equipment needed for the project.

• Indirect costs: Miscellaneous costs like permits, insurance, and taxes.

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Q3. How do you monitor the budget?
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I monitor the budget by regularly reviewing expenses, comparing them to projections, and making adjustments as needed.
• Regularly review expenses to ensure they are in line with the budget

• Compare actual expenses to budget projections to identify any discrepancies

• Make adjustments to the budget as needed based on the review and analysis

• Track spending patterns and identify areas where cost savings can be made
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Q4. What are indirect costs?
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Indirect costs are expenses that are not directly tied to a specific project or department, but still contribute to overall operational costs.
• Indirect costs are overhead expenses that cannot be easily traced to a specific cost object.

• Examples include rent, utilities, administrative salaries, and office supplies.

• These costs are necessary for the business to function, but are not directly attributable to a specific produ...read more
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Q5. How can cash flow be effectively monitored?
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Cash flow can be effectively monitored by tracking income and expenses, creating cash flow statements, setting up cash flow projections, and using accounting software.
• Track income and expenses regularly to understand the flow of cash in and out of the business.

• Create cash flow statements to analyze the sources and uses of cash over a specific period.

• Set up cash flow projections to forecast future cash flow based on exp...read more
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Q1. What is pointer in C
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Pointer is a variable that stores the memory address of another variable in C programming language.
• Pointers are used to manipulate data directly in memory

• They are used to pass addresses of variables to functions

• They can be used to create dynamic data structures like linked lists

• Example: int *ptr; ptr = # *ptr = 10; //num now has value 10
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Q2. Reference tracker to point to memory location
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A reference tracker is used to point to a specific memory location.
• A reference tracker is a variable that stores the memory address of another variable.

• It is commonly used in programming languages like C++ and Java.

• For example, in Java, the 'this' keyword is a reference tracker that points to the current object.

• Reference trackers are useful for passing variables by reference instead of by value.
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