Purpose: Verify your basic qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. Duration: ~20–30 minutes Topics Covered: Your experience in purchasing, especially subcontract manufacturing. Knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, and cost optimization. Availability, notice period, salary expectations.

I was contacted for an interview 3 days after I applied for the job. After the interview I was scheduled for another interview with the company hiring. A week later I received an offer.