How to Answer: Give an example when you have had a dispute with a supplier? How did you handle it?
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22. Give an example when you have had a dispute with a supplier? How did you handle it?
How to Answer
This question is about conflict resolution, your work style, and your ability to handle tough times. Strong companies will focus on data-backed decisions, and strong people skills to negotiate decisions based on data. Be prepared to present what YOU specifically did to get to the agreement.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"Our supplier(s) of XYX part/product disputed with us on [insert price, quantity, quality, etc.,] and the dispute could have resulted in a material impact to our operation had we not resolved the issue quickly.
We had meetings to discuss the dispute, with the resulting agreement to [insert resolution]."
Written by Rachelle Enns