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