Most Important Skills For A Sourcing Manager At A Food-Tech Company
A Sourcing Manager at a food-tech company requires a blend of "quantitative skills" and strong interpersonal abilities. The role demands financial literacy, proficiency in software like Excel and ERP systems, and excellent representation of the company in both internal and external interactions, as the Sourcing Manager is often "the only person that they've ever met" at the company.
Quantitative Skills, Financial Literacy, Software Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills
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Zack Reilly
Sourcing Manager
Food-Tech Company
University of California, Berkeley
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Economics
Food, Beverages & Alcohol
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1. Quantitative skills and financial literacy are crucial for analyzing data and working with numbers daily
2. Proficiency in software like Excel and ERP systems is essential for managing procurement and data analysis
3. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for representing the company externally and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Quantitative skills are important because there's a level of analysis involved. You have to have a level of financial literacy to work in sourcing.
You don't need to be a finance professional, but you do work with numbers every day. Excel skills, analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems or purchasing platforms are important.
Then, you need a higher level of interpersonal skills. We are the external face for the company. While most other functions are internal-facing, we are constantly working both externally and internally.
You are a representative of the company. If the only person someone has met at Impossible Foods is Zach, then he has to be a good representative. It's a mixture of skills.
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