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 vendor relationship manager
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage contracts
manage budgets
supply chain management
maintain relationship with customers
electronic communication
crowdsourcing strategy
outsourcing strategy
ICT market
analyse supply chain strategies
prepare purchasing reportings
identify suppliers
track price trends
issue purchase orders
analyse supply chain trends
contract law
ICT sales methodologies
coordinate purchasing activities
insourcing strategy
maintain relationship with suppliers
Optional & specialised skills
hardware components suppliers
assess supplier risks
manage staff
design process
business processes
adhere to organisational guidelines
software components suppliers
negotiate buying conditions
build business relationships
carry out tendering
perform project management
compare contractors' bids
forecast workload
apply procurement
Other matches: ICT buyer · relationship banking manager · ICT account manager · specialised seller · category 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.