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Tata Steel Procurement Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Apr 2024

Tata Steel Procurement Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How can you reduce dead inventory from the system in a company
  • Ans. 

    To reduce dead inventory, conduct regular inventory audits, analyze sales data, implement just-in-time inventory system, and negotiate with suppliers for return or exchange.

    • Conduct regular inventory audits to identify slow-moving or obsolete items

    • Analyze sales data to forecast demand accurately and adjust inventory levels accordingly

    • Implement just-in-time inventory system to reduce excess inventory and minimize dead st...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Details P2P cycle
  • Ans. 

    P2P cycle involves the entire procurement process from requisition to payment.

    • Requisition: Request for goods or services

    • Approval: Authorization of requisition by appropriate personnel

    • Purchase Order: Formal document to supplier for goods/services

    • Receipt: Verification of goods/services received

    • Invoice: Billing from supplier

    • Payment: Settlement of invoice

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. PR Evaluation , RFQ floating, Technical Evaluation, Negotiation , RA if required, Commercial Evaluation, Approval as per DOP, PO releasing as per organisational System SAP/Manual.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussions about Last company.
  • Q2. Family background and qualifications

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Discussions with senior management

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Share your experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly Given point to point answers

I applied via Approached by Company

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about purchase. 1) Regarding commodities 2) How market analysis is being done ? 3) How you decide the scope of negotiation
Round 3 - Plant Head Interaction 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It is kind of an interaction round. Management will try to know you as a person

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You need to know the basic of purchasing that all I can say.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are choosing this job Because i want to explore my knowledge as well as company growth
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are leaving the prwvious job Because i want to see my self in a big organization.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have a work experience with procurement executive
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Vendor selection Criteria
  • Ans. 

    Vendor selection criteria are based on factors like quality, price, reliability, and reputation.

    • Quality of products/services offered

    • Price competitiveness

    • Vendor reliability and track record

    • Vendor reputation and customer feedback

    • Compliance with regulations and standards

    • Ability to meet delivery deadlines

    • Financial stability of the vendor

    • Innovativeness and adaptability of the vendor

    • Location and proximity to the company's op

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  • Q2. Negotiations Sratergy
  • Q3. Alternative Product development
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to change?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

    • Desire for professional growth and development

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities for advancement

    • Interested in working in a more dynamic and fast-paced environment

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  • Q2. Some strength and weaknesses

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very nice work culture.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussions about Last company.
  • Q2. Family background and qualifications

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Discussions with senior management
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stress units Strain units Cuboid face
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Details P2P cycle
  • Ans. 

    P2P cycle involves the entire procurement process from requisition to payment.

    • Requisition: Request for goods or services

    • Approval: Authorization of requisition by appropriate personnel

    • Purchase Order: Formal document to supplier for goods/services

    • Receipt: Verification of goods/services received

    • Invoice: Billing from supplier

    • Payment: Settlement of invoice

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. PR Evaluation , RFQ floating, Technical Evaluation, Negotiation , RA if required, Commercial Evaluation, Approval as per DOP, PO releasing as per organisational System SAP/Manual.

Tata Steel Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Tata Steel Procurement Manager interview?
Tata Steel interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tata Steel interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Tata Steel Procurement Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Tata Steel. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Tata Steel expect are Contract Management, Spend Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Claims and Demand Planning.

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