# Competences — contract manager

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2c9939ef-ebab-4111-8f27-605ae8782791).

## Essential

- **adapt to changing situations** (skill/competence)
- **address problems critically** (skill/competence)
- **adhere to organisational code of ethics** (skill/competence)
- **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **apply certification and payment procedures** (skill/competence)
- **communication principles** (knowledge)
- **cooperate with colleagues** (skill/competence)
- **develop performance orientation in public administration** (skill/competence)
- **implement procurement of innovation** (skill/competence)
- **implement risk management in procurement** (skill/competence)
- **implement sustainable procurement** (skill/competence)
- **keep up-to-date with regulations** (skill/competence)
- **maintain relationship with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **manage contract disputes** (skill/competence)
- **manage contracts** (skill/competence)
- **manage procurement planning** (skill/competence)
- **manage relationships with stakeholders** (skill/competence)
- **morality** (knowledge)
- **negotiate buying conditions** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate improvement with suppliers** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate supplier arrangements** (skill/competence)
- **organisational structure** (knowledge)
- **perform contract reporting and evaluation** (skill/competence)
- **procurement legislation** (knowledge)
- **procurement lifecycle** (knowledge)
- **project management principles** (knowledge)
- **supplier management** (knowledge)
- **teamwork principles** (knowledge)
- **use communication techniques** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- e-procurement (knowledge)
- use e-procurement (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 39 ads, as of 2026-07-10)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- contract negotiation — **44 %**
- contract administration — **31 %**
- contract management — **23 %**
- risk mitigation — **18 %**

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