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Negotiation Supply Chain Marketing Scheduling

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

  • Work directly with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions
  • Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mi…
  • Own for cost modeling & cost estimation work of new products
  • Work directly with our suppliers and contract manufacturers to source and procure material in time for NPI builds
  • Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI builds and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program cost
  • Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “1-5 years post graduate experience working in a strategic sourcing,manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering role” · “Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience” · “Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mi…” · “Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI builds and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program cost” · “Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mi…” · “1-5 years post graduate experience working in a strategic sourcing,manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering role” · “Able to travel internationally (up to 20%) to visit suppliers for quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Facilitate communication of technical requirements between Suppliers and Formlabs R&D team” · “Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “Accountable for leading, tracking and working with R&D to lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design ch…” · “An independent worker and team player who is excited to work cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mi…” · “Identify supply risks, leads negotiations, and drives continuous improvement in supplier performance and sourcing processes”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
    In the posting: “An independent worker and team player who is excited to work cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Leadership and mentoring Supporting
    In the posting: “Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI builds and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program cost”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Data and analysis Supporting
    In the posting: “High attention to detail and skills in data analysis”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  8. How have you used negotiation in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using supply chain. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  11. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  13. This posting reads as Healthcare: its questions come first.
  14. Tell me about a time you cared for a patient or family member who was upset or afraid. Healthcare
  15. You notice a medication or chart detail that does not look right. What do you do? Healthcare
  16. Describe a time you worked with doctors, nurses or other staff to solve a problem for a patient. Healthcare
  17. How do you protect patient privacy in your daily work? Healthcare
  18. Your shift is short-staffed and several patients need you at once. How do you prioritise? Healthcare
  19. Tell me about a time a procedure or system changed and you had to adapt quickly. Healthcare
  20. Describe a time you explained a care instruction to a patient so they could follow it at home. Healthcare
  21. A patient's family member is angry and blames you for a delay. What do you do? Healthcare
  22. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  23. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  24. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  25. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  26. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  27. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  28. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  29. Describe a process you improved.
  30. Do you have any questions for us?
  31. Why do you want to work here?
  32. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  33. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  34. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  35. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  36. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  37. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  38. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  39. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  40. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  41. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  42. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  43. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  44. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  45. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  46. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  47. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  48. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  49. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  50. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  51. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  52. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.