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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

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

Optional & specialised skills

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