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 internet research
identify suppliers
electronic communication
maintain relationship with suppliers
coordinate purchasing activities
manage contracts
maintain relationship with customers
apply procurement
analyse supply chain strategies
contract law
compare contractors' bids
carry out tendering
maintain contract administration
negotiate buying conditions
product comprehension
track price trends
prepare purchasing reportings
manufacturer's recommended price
issue purchase orders
adhere to organisational guidelines
Optional & specialised skills
ICT market
supply chain management
hardware platforms
software components suppliers
hardware components
business requirements techniques
software components libraries
hardware components suppliers
carry out statistical forecasts
identify ICT user needs
perform project management
emergent technologies
business ICT systems
manage logistics
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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.