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Shapoorji Pallonji Group Senior Purchase Officer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Feb 2023

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Senior Purchase Officer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Feb 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How can evaluate the vendor ? What is the procurement process in brief?
  • Ans. 

    To evaluate a vendor, consider factors such as quality, price, delivery time, reputation, and customer service.

    • Assess the quality of the vendor's products or services

    • Compare prices with other vendors to ensure competitiveness

    • Evaluate the vendor's ability to meet delivery deadlines

    • Research the vendor's reputation and customer reviews

    • Assess the vendor's customer service and responsiveness

    • Consider the vendor's financial s...

    • Answered by AI
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  • Q2. Material right from sources to reach our store
  • Ans. 

    The material is sourced and delivered to our store through a well-established supply chain.

    • Establishing strong relationships with reliable suppliers

    • Ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials

    • Implementing effective inventory management systems

    • Monitoring and optimizing transportation logistics

    • Maintaining quality control standards

    • Utilizing technology for efficient tracking and traceability

    • Collaborating with cros

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

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  • Q1. Tell me about yourself,job profile, family background, location, familiar with raw material Procurement, commodity purchased
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  • Q1. Related to Procurement process mostly
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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

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  • 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

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    • Consolidate purchases to get bulk discounts

    • Monitor market trends for price fluctuations

    • Set clear budget goals and stick to them

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  • 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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Larsen & Toubro Limited user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Aug 2023

Interview experience
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Saint-Gobain user image Anonymous

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(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction for employees
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posted on 22 Apr 2022

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Afcons Infrastructure user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Jul 2023

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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Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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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

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

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2 Questions

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Experience: Informed about all information is to required for Technical/Engineering Items Spares Parts Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics to get Purchased at lower cost/Value Engineering/Vendor Development etc
Tips: for Example you are considering Purchase Mechanical Seal from Market and your Machine has been break down at site and with Part No this item in Parent Company NA for Six Months Time as Technical Purchase Manager your responsibity arrange same from Market with Help of Dimensions and Drawings from Site as this items sample cannot be provided to you for Purchase removal for this seal leads for loss Many work hours for Men and Machine hours say one hours Loss is 50.00 Lacks at Site then your ability is Arrange it or get developed from Market in Shortest time.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Nice Interview
Tips: one should provide honestly about ones ability for solving problems for organization for which they are hiring you but do not over smart for ones ability for getting job in tearms of Salary false benefits to present Employer which you are not getting from Present Employer Honesty is best policy.

Round: General Qustions.
Experience: Nice Interview
Tips: Honesty is best policy

Round: General Qutions
Experience: Nice Interview
Tips: Honesty is Best Policy

Round: General Qutions
Experience: Nice Interview
Tips: Honesty is Best Policy

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: in such situation we should contact OEM for that Machine Provide him Model No, Machine Sl No ,Make and Model and Year of Manufacture etc and get Performa Invoice with Shortest Delivery Time at Site and Direct Material Delivery at site in shortest time with least cost to present company.
Tips: in such Case Emergency Breakdown Project Manager/GM recommendations for Financial Approval and RTGS of Funds to Vendor should be done get Material should get delivered in shortest time I Management is very important.

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