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CBRE Purchase Executive Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 Aug 2025

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Purchase Executive Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 8 Aug 2025

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

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Dynamic Purchase Executive with a strong background in procurement, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

    • Successfully negotiated contracts that resulted in a 15% cost reduction for key materials.

    • Skilled in vendor evaluation and selection, having onboarded 10+ reliable suppliers.

    • Proficient in using procurement software like SAP and Oracle...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Skill knowledge

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When HR’s Chinese English made me drop the interview!
So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic of Excel ,SQL

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - there is no follow up after the interview...intimate the applicant the status of process.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2018. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about previous experience
  • Q2. Why you want to your current employer
  • Q3. Basic questions related to project management like cost & schedule variance
  • Q4. Tell me about Project & your responsibilities on those projects
  • Q5. Tell us about yourself final year project
  • Ans. 

    My final year project was a research study on the impact of social media on consumer behavior.

    • Researched various social media platforms and their influence on consumer decision-making

    • Conducted surveys and interviews to gather data on consumer preferences and behaviors

    • Analyzed the data using statistical tools and presented findings in a comprehensive report

    • Suggested recommendations for businesses to leverage social medi...

  • Answered by AI

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General Tips: Be Confident. Thorough with roles & responsibilities at current employer.
Skills: Communication, Body Language
Duration: 1-3 Months

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Risk Assessment and SWMS, what is scaffolding
  • Ans. 

    Risk assessment and SWMS are safety measures used in construction. Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support workers and materials.

    • Risk assessment involves identifying potential hazards and evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm that could result from those hazards.

    • SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is a document that outlines the steps to be taken to complete a task safely.

    • Scaffolding is a temporary ...

  • Answered by AI

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3. Ask about continuing in the same city irrespective when they have or don't have a project.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Coding Test 

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CBRE HR Interview Questions

69 questions and answers

Q. Are you comfortable working with the team?
Q. What is your professional goal?
Q. What have you learned in the past month?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where you from?
  • Q2. Have you knowledge of Excel?

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What interview said? First carefully listen, then answer very humble manner.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a BOQ?
  • Q2. What are your strength?
  • Q3. What is a contract?
  • Q4. Do you know about fidic?
  • Ans. 

    FIDIC stands for International Federation of Consulting Engineers, which publishes standard contracts for the construction industry.

    • FIDIC is an acronym for International Federation of Consulting Engineers.

    • FIDIC publishes standard contracts for the construction industry.

    • FIDIC contracts are commonly used in international construction projects.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What all have you done in Retail Leasing?
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in negotiating lease agreements, conducting market research, and analyzing lease terms.

    • Negotiated lease agreements with potential tenants

    • Conducted market research to identify potential tenants and market trends

    • Analyzed lease terms to ensure favorable conditions for the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why looking for Change?
  • Q3. What is Rent to Revenue Ratio?
  • Ans. 

    Rent to Revenue Ratio is a financial metric used to evaluate the relationship between rental income and total revenue.

    • It is calculated by dividing total rental income by total revenue.

    • A higher ratio indicates that a larger portion of revenue is coming from rental income.

    • It is commonly used in real estate and property management to assess the performance of rental properties.

    • For example, if a company has $100,000 in ren...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What have you leased last?
  • Ans. 

    I recently leased a new car for my daily commute to work.

    • Leased a new car from XYZ dealership

    • Chose a compact sedan model for fuel efficiency

    • Signed a 3-year lease agreement with monthly payments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Which brand will you do next to Suti?
  • Ans. 

    I would consider expanding into the luxury skincare market with a brand focused on natural ingredients and sustainable packaging.

    • Research market trends in luxury skincare

    • Identify gaps in the market for natural and sustainable skincare products

    • Develop a unique brand identity and product line

    • Collaborate with influencers and beauty experts for brand promotion

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be honest.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

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