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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

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ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.

Essential skills

track price trends ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations issue purchase orders speak different languages manage tender processes coordinate purchasing activities embargo regulations assess supplier risks maintain relationship with suppliers maintain relationship with customers supply chain management compare contractors' bids identify suppliers manage contracts international import export regulations export control principles apply procurement have computer literacy manage purchasing cycle

Optional & specialised skills

conduct performance measurement identify new business opportunities analyse consumer buying trends analyse supply chain strategies negotiate sales contracts report accounts of the professional activity analyse logistic needs analyse logistic changes

Other matches: green coffee buyer · costume buyer · ICT buyer · leather raw materials purchasing manager · purchase 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.