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Mahindra & Mahindra Purchase Officer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Dec 2021

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Purchase Officer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Pavan Mahade

posted on 25 Dec 2021

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Purchase Officer with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management.

    • I have worked for 5 years as a Purchase Officer at XYZ Company, where I successfully managed the procurement process for various projects.

    • I am skilled in negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best prices and ter...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not join this company

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Company profile
  • Q2. Salary fixed
Round 2 - Company time 
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Company timing tvs
  • Q2. TVS about company
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Iasking group about our company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company and good communication good quality product customer satisfaction
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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 - Aptitude Test 

All aptitude questions related to Maths, and technical

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All the technical related questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It is the last HR round
  • Q2. Introduce about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well before you attend the interview
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

TVS Motor user image Ashwath Vaitheeswaran

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
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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to work ethics and professional values

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tata Motors Assistant Manager- Purchase interview:
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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 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why you want to join Tata Motors?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be original that will boost your confidence.

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