Procurement Process Optimization and Efficiency Questions

Focuses on analyzing and improving procurement and source to pay workflows to reduce cycle time, lower cost, improve accuracy, and enhance supplier and internal user experience. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of end to end procurement activities including purchase requisition to payment, supplier onboarding and management, sourcing and contracting, purchase order and invoice processing, and order fulfillment. Expect discussion of identifying bottlenecks, redesigning handoffs, implementing automation or digitization in procurement systems, measuring procurement metrics and maturity, and describing measurable outcomes such as cost savings, reduced lead times, improved compliance, or higher invoice processing accuracy.