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MSPL Purchaser Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Oct 2021

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Purchaser Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 5 Oct 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Experience and exposure to purchasing
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in purchasing, focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

    • Managed procurement for a mid-sized manufacturing company, reducing costs by 15% through strategic sourcing.

    • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, leading to improved delivery times and quality assurance.

    • Implemented a new inventory management system that optimized stock levels and reduced waste by 20%.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Iron and steel project and Beneficiation projects exposure
  • Q3. Worst one , HR follow up and pressurise till resignationjoin and ask for joining ASAP but careful they ask and do similar tactics to other 2-3 candidate to join like this and they will ditch or they will ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No technology or technical discussion as interviewer is in lack of 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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I appeared for an interview in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Q2. How is alumina obtained from bauxite?
  • Ans. 

    Alumina is obtained from bauxite through the Bayer process.

    • Bauxite is crushed and mixed with sodium hydroxide to form a slurry.

    • The slurry is heated and pressurized in a digester to dissolve the alumina content.

    • The resulting solution is cooled and filtered to remove impurities.

    • The purified solution is then heated to precipitate the alumina as a white powder.

    • The alumina powder is washed, dried, and calcined to produce pu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Reaction for Al extraction from alumina.
  • Ans. 

    The reaction for Al extraction from alumina involves the reduction of alumina using carbon or electrolysis.

    • Alumina (Al2O3) is first converted into aluminum chloride (AlCl3) by reacting with hydrochloric acid.

    • The aluminum chloride is then reduced to aluminum metal by either carbon reduction or electrolysis.

    • In carbon reduction, carbon (usually in the form of coke) is heated with the aluminum chloride to produce aluminum ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Stainless steel production.
  • Q5. Types of cast iron.
  • Ans. 

    There are four main types of cast iron: gray iron, white iron, ductile iron, and malleable iron.

    • Gray iron is the most common type and has excellent castability and good machinability.

    • White iron is very hard and brittle, often used for wear-resistant applications.

    • Ductile iron has high strength and ductility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

    • Malleable iron is heat-treated to improve its strength and du...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Location constraints and little info about family.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic Aptitude and Verbal Test - Easy Questions
Tips: Improve Speed and Accuracy
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 35

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Two sects formed; one supporting the argument and other opposing it. Wage gap, Indian Mine Law, social pressure, patriarchal mentality and crime against women were discussed.
Tips: Communication skills are more important than content. Show confidence and speak fluently. Factual and grammatical errors can be ignored.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: They were chilled out and were giving time to speak. Little hints were also being given.
Tips: Be thorough with basics and don't give nonsensical answers if you don't know.

Skills: Technical Knowledge(ML
College Name: NIT Raipur

Purchaser Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in MSPL
Q1. Describe a situation where HR pressured you to join quickly, and ... read more
Q2. Types of purchases practice involved in India Types of indirect p ... read more
Q3. He would ask me many questions and see what I had to say.
Q4. How would you respond in a crisis to maintain a smooth operation?
Q5. How do you maintain effective management control?

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Dec 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. How to execute desputes between contractor and company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Maintain your confidence level and be positive & learning attitude

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is mining ? which purpose to excavate soil
  • Ans. 

    Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth's surface or underground.

    • Mining is done to obtain various resources such as coal, gold, diamonds, and metals like iron, copper, and aluminum.

    • It involves the removal of soil, rocks, and other materials to access the desired minerals.

    • Mining can be categorized into surface mining and underground mining, depending on the loca...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Online

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal question like work exp. Why u r leaving your current jobs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep yourself calm and answer sincerely
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is ur role in company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good company nice environment, nice experience.

MSPL HR Interview Questions

4 questions and answers

Q. Share your previous experiences.
Q. Tell me about yourself.
Q. Describe your experience and exposure to purchasing.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Job experience details
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Basic ironmaking
  • Q2. Basic physical metallurgy

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not join this organization.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction your self
  • Q2. What is asset optimization
  • Ans. 

    Asset optimization is the process of maximizing the efficiency and performance of assets to achieve the best possible return on investment.

    • Identifying underutilized assets and finding ways to increase their usage

    • Implementing maintenance schedules to prevent breakdowns and extend asset lifespan

    • Utilizing data analytics to predict asset performance and optimize maintenance

    • Balancing costs and benefits to make informed deci...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1st round of interview was Aptitude test for 1 hr and topics were mostly logical analysis and quants

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic was development of technology in India how it is going to affect

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Define what is hooks law
  • Ans. 

    Hook's law states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by a certain distance is proportional to that distance.

    • Force needed to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to the displacement

    • The formula for Hook's law is F = kx, where F is the force, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement

    • It is used to calculate the behavior of springs, elastic materials, and other systems under stres...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is pearlite material
  • Ans. 

    Pearlite is a two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite in carbon steel.

    • Pearlite forms when austenite transforms during the cooling process of steel

    • It is a common microstructure in carbon steels

    • Pearlite provides strength and hardness to the steel

    • It is often used in engineering applications for its desirable properties

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the composition of steel
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself
  • Q5. Which subject do you like most

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