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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

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

Optional & specialised skills

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