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Document
Evaluation Committee Rules of Conduct
Year Created: 2025
DOCUMENT
POL - Senior Buyer - Interview Questions
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
- Policies and Procedures
This document is a list of interview questions for a senior buyer position. The questions are divided into two categories: written communication and oral communication.
In the written communication section, the questions focus on the candidate's ability to express ideas clearly in writing. The questions ask about the candidate's experience with developing written plans or documents, the type of information included, and any modifications made. There is also a question about creating a bid tabulation sheet using Excel, with specific information provided for the exercise.
In the oral communication section, the questions focus on the candidate's ability to effectively express ideas in individual and group situations. The questions ask about handling multiple projects with high priority status, resolving problems with upset customers, getting along with people from different backgrounds, and handling situations where quotes or required documentation are not obtained.
Other questions in the document ask about the candidate's experience with purchasing commodities, preparing bids, searching for vendors, using computer programs like spreadsheets and word-processing, experience with vendors/suppliers, and sources used for purchasing on the internet.
The document also includes questions about the candidate's motivation for seeking the position, reasons for leaving previous positions, qualities that make them efficient on the job, and how they determine priorities and keep track of assignments.
Overall, the document provides a comprehensive list of interview questions that cover various aspects of the senior buyer role, including written and oral communication skills, problem-solving abilities, experience with purchasing and bids, and organizational skills.