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Alex Morgan

Procurement Manager assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Negotiation82%
Management74%
Numerical Reasoning68%
Strategic Thinking64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of finance skills.

The Procurement Manager template combines Negotiation, Management, Numerical Reasoning, Strategic Thinking. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes33questions in total

01 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Negotiation

Shows how candidates hold value in a conversation and find workable terms.

  • Understanding interests
  • Considering trade-offs
  • Finding agreement

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Management

Shows how candidates handle performance, workload and day to day supervision.

  • Organising work
  • Supporting teams
  • Managing priorities

03 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Numerical Reasoning

Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.

  • Tables & charts
  • Percentages & ratios
  • Interpreting figures

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Strategic Thinking

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.

  • Long-term priorities
  • Evaluating information
  • Considering wider effects

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.

You receive a result for each included test: Negotiation, Management, Numerical Reasoning, Strategic Thinking. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on comparing supplier quotations against a purchase brief.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Whether the vacancy says Procurement Manager or purchasing manager, the work includes comparing supplier quotations against a purchase brief. This Numerical Reasoning example reflects that.

Procurement Manager: comparing supplier quotations against a purchase briefWorkplace example

The target is 17 minutes per purchase requisition. Today's 25 purchase requisitions took 375 minutes in total.

Purchase requisitionsMinutes in total
25375
What was the average time per purchase requisition?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Procurement Manager assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Negotiation, Management, Strategic Thinking. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when comparing supplier quotations against a purchase brief.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on comparing supplier quotations against a purchase brief to explore practical application. Ask them to explain price comparisons, check requirements and document a supplier recommendation.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • NegotiationExplore how they would clarify priorities and work towards an acceptable agreement.
  • ManagementDiscuss how they would allocate work, review progress and support a colleague.
  • Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
  • Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Procurement Manager vacancy?

Yes. Start with Negotiation, Management, Numerical Reasoning, Strategic Thinking, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Negotiation to explore understanding interests. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Procurement Manager work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Negotiation, Management, Strategic Thinking online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on comparing supplier quotations against a purchase brief to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Negotiation included?

Shows how candidates hold value in a conversation and find workable terms. Explore how they would clarify priorities and work towards an acceptable agreement. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Procurement Manager assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Negotiation, Management, Numerical Reasoning, Strategic Thinking separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Procurement Manager selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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