# Competences — purchase planner

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dbdc9f7b-31c6-4f21-a9c5-48253bb69c08).

## Essential

- **apply numeracy skills** (skill/competence)
- **assess supplier risks** (skill/competence)
- **embargo regulations** (knowledge)
- **ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations** (skill/competence)
- **export control principles** (knowledge)
- **have computer literacy** (skill/competence)
- **identify new business opportunities** (skill/competence)
- **identify suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **international import export regulations** (knowledge)
- **maintain relationship with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **manage purchasing cycle** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate buying conditions** (skill/competence)
- **perform market research** (skill/competence)
- **perform multiple tasks at the same time** (skill/competence)
- **perform procurement processes** (skill/competence)
- **prepare purchasing reportings** (skill/competence)
- **supply chain management** (knowledge)
- **track price trends** (skill/competence)
- **transportation methods** (knowledge)
- **visit suppliers** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- analyse consumer buying trends (skill/competence)
- analyse logistic changes (skill/competence)
- assess procurement needs (skill/competence)
- carry out statistical forecasts (skill/competence)
- category specific expertise (knowledge)
- check shipments (skill/competence)
- communicate with customers (skill/competence)
- conduct research on food waste prevention (skill/competence)
- create solutions to problems (skill/competence)
- design indicators for food waste reduction (skill/competence)
- develop food waste reduction strategies (skill/competence)
- implement procurement of innovation (skill/competence)
- implement sustainable procurement (skill/competence)
- international business (knowledge)
- manage procurement planning (skill/competence)
- manage standard enterprise resource planning system (skill/competence)
- manufacturer's recommended price (knowledge)
- negotiate sales contracts (skill/competence)
- perform procurement market analysis (skill/competence)
- plan schedule (skill/competence)
- procurement legislation (knowledge)
- procurement lifecycle (knowledge)
- report accounts of the professional activity (skill/competence)
- show diplomacy (skill/competence)
- use e-procurement (skill/competence)
