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
purchase planner
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply procurement
have computer literacy
identify suppliers
assess supplier risks
prepare purchasing reportings
visit suppliers
negotiate buying conditions
embargo regulations
identify new business opportunities
perform multiple tasks at the same time
apply numeracy skills
track price trends
maintain relationship with suppliers
manage purchasing cycle
perform market research
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
supply chain management
export control principles
transportation methods
international import export regulations
Optional & specialised skills
carry out statistical forecasts
analyse logistic changes
communicate with customers
check shipments
show diplomacy
analyse consumer buying trends
report accounts of the professional activity
negotiate sales contracts
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
manufacturer's recommended price
create solutions to problems
Other matches: land planner · interior planner · urban planner · advertising media buyer · ship planner
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.