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Career Guidance Skills management skills S4.1 - developing objectives and strategies S4.1.1 - identifying opportunities Identify suppliers
Description
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts and agreements with them.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 45 occupations
- Optional in 12 occupations
- Total: 57 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Wholesale merchant in perfume and cosmeticsWholesale merchants in perfume and cosmetics investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
- Wholesale merchant in household goodsWholesale merchants in household goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
- PurchaserPurchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers. Duties Purchasers typically do the following duties: Evalu…
- Wholesale merchant in fish, crustaceans and molluscsWholesale merchants in fish, crustaceans and molluscs investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
- Purchasing managerPurchasing managers are in charge of buying goods, equipment and services for their company, and try to ensure the most competitive prices. They are also responsible for negotiatin…
- Trade regional managerTrade regional managers are responsible for activities and staff in an assigned region for a specific chain of stores. Other titles The following job titles also refer to trade…
- Wholesale merchantWholesale merchants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles The following…
- Wholesale merchant in hides, skins and leather productsWholesale merchants in hides, skins and leather products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities…
- Wholesale merchant in pharmaceutical goodsWholesale merchants in pharmaceutical goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…
- Wholesale merchant in meat and meat productsWholesale merchants in meat and meat products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. …
- ICT network technicianICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They al…
- Wholesale merchant in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraftWholesale merchants in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvin…
- Wholesale merchant in furniture, carpets and lighting equipmentWholesale merchants in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qu…
- Wholesale merchant in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectioneryWholesale merchants in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qua…
- Wholesale merchant in textile industry machineryWholesale merchants in textile industry machinery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goo…
- Wholesale merchant in coffee, tea, cocoa and spicesWholesale merchants in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of …
- Wholesale merchant in waste and scrapWholesale merchants in waste and scrap investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
- Wholesale merchant in office machinery and equipmentWholesale merchants in office machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
- Wholesale merchant in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feedsWholesale merchants in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving…
- Wholesale merchant in machine toolsWholesale merchants in machine tools investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other tit…
- Set buyerSet buyers analyse the script in order to identify the set dressing and the props needed for all individual scenes. They also consult with the production designer and the…
- Resource managerResource managers manage resources for all potential and assigned projects. They liaise with the different departments to see that all various resources are met, in a timely manner…
- Wholesale merchant in electrical household appliancesWholesale merchants in electrical household appliances investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
- Wholesale merchant in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materialsWholesale merchants in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvi…
- Wholesale merchant in office furnitureWholesale merchants in office furniture investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Minimu…
- Wholesale merchant in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and suppliesWholesale merchants in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involv…
- Forecast managerForecast managers have a deep understanding of the operations of the company, the inventory levels, production batches, requirements and costs of production per product, and trends…
- Wholesale merchant in metals and metal oresWholesale merchants in metals and metal ores investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
- ICT buyerICT buyers create and place purchase orders for ICT products and services, handle receiving and invoice issues, assess current procurement practices and effectively apply strategic…
- Retail entrepreneurRetail entrepreneurs organise business processes and concepts in his/her personally owned business. Duties The duties of a retail entrepreneur include, but are nit limited to: Mana…
- Wholesale merchant in chemical productsWholesale merchants in chemical products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Inclu…
- Wholesale merchant in tobacco productsWholesale merchants in tobacco products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other …
- Costume buyerCostume buyers work with the costume designer in order to identify the materials for the costumes. They buy and rent fabric, thread, accessories and other items needed to finish…
- Wholesale merchant in clothing and footwearWholesale merchants in clothing and footwear investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
- Wholesale merchant in wood and construction materialsWholesale merchants in wood and construction materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
- Restaurant managerRestaurant managers are in charge of managing food and beverage operations in the kitchen and other food and beverage outlets or units in a hospitality establishment. Other titles …
- Category managerCategory managers define the sales programme for specific product groups. They research market demands and newly supplied products. Other titles The following job titles also refer…
- Wholesale merchant in live animalsWholesale merchants in live animals investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titl…
- Wholesale merchant in beveragesWholesale merchants in beverages investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles …
- ICT network architectICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components. Excludes people performing manag…
- ICT vendor relationship managerICT vendor relationship managers establish and maintain positive business relationships between stakeholders (external or internal), by deploying activities which are compliant wit…
- Wholesale merchant in agricultural machinery and equipmentWholesale merchants in agricultural machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantit…
- Wholesale merchant in flowers and plantsWholesale merchants in flowers and plants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Othe…
- Textile sourcing merchandiserTextile sourcing merchandisers organise efforts for textile producers from fibre to final products. Other titles The following job titles also refer to textile sourcing merchandise…
- Wholesale merchant in fruit and vegetablesWholesale merchants in fruit and vegetables investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…
Optional for
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- Business intelligence managerBusiness intelligence managers gain knowledge of the industry, the innovative processes therein, and contrast them with the operations of the company in order to improve them. They…
- Picture archiving and communication systems administratorPicture archiving and communication systems administrators manage picture archiving and communication systems (PACS). They store images taken by various types of medical equipment,…
- Electricity sales representativeElectricity sales representatives assess clients' energy needs, and recommend the purchase of electricity supply from their corporation. They promote their corporation's services, …
- Contract engineerContract engineers combine technical knowledge of contracts and legal matters with understanding of engineering specifications and principles. They ensure that both parts are align…
- Event assistantEvent assistant implement and follow plans detailed by event managers and planners. They specialise in a part of the planning either the coordination of the catering, transportatio…
- Shop managerShop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Includes people performing activities which are tipically responsibility of the sellers. Other titles T…
- Supply chain managerSupply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of …
- Supermarket managerSupermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
- Prepared meals nutritionistPrepared meals nutritionists are professionals who may be involved in the development and oversight of the nutritional content of prepared meal delivery services. They ensure that …
- Energy consultantEnergy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources. They help clients to understand energy tariffs and try to reduce their energy con…
- Solar energy sales consultantA Solar Energy Sales Consultant is a professional who specializes in promoting and selling solar energy systems to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. They play a cruc…
Related skills
- Hardware components suppliers
- Supplier management
- Assess supplier risks
- Negotiate sales contracts
- Perform market research
- Negotiate buying conditions
- Identify customer’s needs
- Sales strategies
- Build business relationships
- Identify new business opportunities
- Product comprehension
- Comprehend financial business terminology
- Maintain financial records
- Have computer literacy
