Ore Buyer Interview Questions

31 Share an experience in which your careful research and evaluation of a supplier benefited your company. What factors do you consider when evaluating suppliers?
32 Share an experience in which networking with people has helped you in your work. Share an effective method you have used to network.
33 Provide an example of when you set expectations and monitored the performance of subordinates. What guidance and direction did you find most effective?
34 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
35 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
36 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
37 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
38 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
39 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
40 Share an experience in which conferring with staff, users, or vendors helped you determine the best corrective action for a defective or unacceptable product/service.
41 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
42 Share an effective method you have used to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
43 What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them?
44 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
45 Name a time when your advice to management led to an improvement in your company or otherwise helped your employer.