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
maintain relationship with customers
supplier management
analyse logistic changes
maintain relationship with suppliers
coordinate purchasing activities
manage inventory
analyse supply chain trends
identify suppliers
supply chain management
order supplies
manage contracts
liaise with managers
follow company standards
negotiate sales contracts
negotiate buying conditions
quality standards
estimate costs of required supplies
supply chain principles
strive for company growth
manage budgets
corporate social responsibility
assess supplier risks
study sales levels of products
analyse supply chain strategies
issue sales invoices
Optional & specialised skills
analyse consumer buying trends
maintain contract administration
promote sustainable management
pricing strategies
market pricing
risk management
calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
ensure equipment availability
monitor stock level
track price trends
attend trade fairs
carry out statistical forecasts
recruit employees
manage supplies
train employees
manage staff
manage rented goods returns
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.