Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
ICT buyer
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
carry out tendering
identify suppliers
coordinate purchasing activities
compare contractors' bids
electronic communication
maintain relationship with customers
issue purchase orders
track price trends
carry out internet research
maintain contract administration
manufacturer's recommended price
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply procurement
contract law
analyse supply chain strategies
manage contracts
product comprehension
negotiate buying conditions
maintain relationship with suppliers
prepare purchasing reportings
Optional & specialised skills
perform project management
hardware components suppliers
business requirements techniques
manage logistics
software components suppliers
software components libraries
identify ICT user needs
hardware platforms
carry out statistical forecasts
supply chain management
business ICT systems
emergent technologies
hardware components
ICT market
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.