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
supply chain management
embargo regulations
identify new business opportunities
international import export regulations
track price trends
perform multiple tasks at the same time
have computer literacy
assess supplier risks
identify suppliers
transportation methods
apply procurement
apply numeracy skills
negotiate buying conditions
perform market research
maintain relationship with suppliers
prepare purchasing reportings
manage purchasing cycle
export control principles
visit suppliers
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
Optional & specialised skills
manufacturer's recommended price
negotiate sales contracts
check shipments
analyse consumer buying trends
carry out statistical forecasts
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
report accounts of the professional activity
analyse logistic changes
create solutions to problems
communicate with customers
show diplomacy
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.