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
purchasing manager
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
quality standards
maintain relationship with suppliers
manage contracts
estimate costs of required supplies
analyse logistic changes
maintain relationship with customers
follow company standards
coordinate purchasing activities
negotiate buying conditions
issue sales invoices
analyse supply chain strategies
supply chain principles
manage budgets
assess supplier risks
order supplies
study sales levels of products
manage inventory
identify suppliers
corporate social responsibility
supply chain management
supplier management
liaise with managers
strive for company growth
analyse supply chain trends
negotiate sales contracts
Optional & specialised skills
recruit employees
risk management
manage supplies
carry out statistical forecasts
manage rented goods returns
manage staff
attend trade fairs
track price trends
maintain contract administration
train employees
ensure equipment availability
market pricing
analyse consumer buying trends
pricing strategies
promote sustainable management
calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
monitor stock level
Other matches: textile sourcing merchandiser · purchaser · leather raw materials purchasing manager · purchase planner · property acquisitions 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.