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