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