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 vendor relationship manager
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
outsourcing strategy
track price trends
analyse supply chain trends
ICT market
coordinate purchasing activities
electronic communication
supply chain management
crowdsourcing strategy
maintain relationship with customers
ICT sales methodologies
prepare purchasing reportings
maintain relationship with suppliers
issue purchase orders
manage contracts
analyse supply chain strategies
insourcing strategy
contract law
identify suppliers
manage budgets
Optional & specialised skills
business processes
software components suppliers
perform project management
assess supplier risks
adhere to organisational guidelines
hardware components suppliers
apply procurement
forecast workload
negotiate buying conditions
manage staff
compare contractors' bids
design process
build business relationships
carry out tendering
Other matches: ICT buyer · relationship banking manager · ICT account manager · specialised seller · category manager
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.