QUESTION 18 OF 39

What are your long term goals as a purchasing manager?

The intention of the interviewer behind this question is to determine if you have a long term career goal in this area of profession. Companies love employees who plan to grow with the company and have career goals that are aligned with the values and objectives of the company.
Start by telling the hiring manager that you want to grow as a purchasing manager and that you intend to grow by learning more and that this job seems to be just the right kind of opportunity that you have been looking forward to.

"I plan to be a purchasing manager for the next three to five years and then move to either a more specialized commodity role or a higher leadership role in the purchasing area. I believe that this job will give me the right platform and experience that I have been looking for and also help me in achieving my career goal."

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