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      Senior Buyer Interview

      11 Mar 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Novartis

      Interview

      The process started with a phone screening with HR, followed by a virtual interview via MS Teams with the hiring manager. During the interview, I was asked to go through 1–2 case study scenarios, and the role and expectations were explained clearly. The interview lasted for almost an hour. However, a significant portion of the time was spent with the hiring manager sharing her own career journey and how she progressed to her current role. There were also questions about why I had not pursued additional courses or certifications, which felt somewhat unrelated to the role being discussed.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you handle an RFQ for a new item that has never been purchased before, with no specifications provided and no prior purchase history in the region?
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