Maintain relationship with suppliers

Description

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 75 occupations
  • Optional in 38 occupations
  • Total: 113 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Tobacco shop manager
    Tobacco shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tobacco shop manager: smokers product…
  • Shoe and leather accessories shop manager
    Shoe and leather accessories shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to shoe and leather…
  • Audiology equipment shop manager
     Audiology equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to audiology equipment shop…
  • Motor vehicles parts advisor
    Motor vehicles parts advisors sell motor vehicle parts, order parts and identify alternative parts. Duties Motor vehicles parts advisors typically do the following: advise customer…
  • Shop assistant
    Shop assistants work in shops where they perform assistance duties. The help shopkeepers in their daily work such as ordering and refilling of goods and stock, providing general ad…
  • Telecommunication equipment shop manager
    Telecommunication equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to telecommunication…
  • Optical technician
    Optical technicians assemble, repair and design various parts of eyewear such as lenses, frames, patterns and eyewear. They cut, inspect, mount and polish all parts using various m…
  • Commercial sales representative
    Commercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations. Duties The duties of a commercial s…
  • Domestic appliances shop manager
    Domestic appliances shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to domestic appliances shop …
  • Medical goods shop manager
    Medical goods shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
  • Park guide
    Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature park…
  • Travel consultant
    Travel consultants provide customised information and consultation on travel offers, make reservations and sell travel services together with other related services. Duties Travel …
  • Purchaser
    Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers. Duties Purchasers typically do the following duties: Evalu…
  • Bakery shop manager
    Bakery shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to bakery shop manager: bread and pastrie…
  • Toys and games shop manager
    Toys and games shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to toys and games shop manage…
  • Visual merchandiser
    Visual merchandisers are specialised in promoting the sale of goods, especially their presentation in retail outlets. Duties Visual merchandisers typically do the following duties:…
  • Purchasing manager
    Purchasing 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 manager
    Trade 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…
  • Building materials shop manager
    Building materials shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to building materials shop ma…
  • Tourism contract negotiator
    Tourism contract negotiators negotiate tourism-related contracts between a tour operator and tourism service providers. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tourism …
  • Fish and seafood shop manager
    Fish and seafood shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to fish and seafood shop manage…
  • Rail project engineer
    Rail project engineers maintain a safe, cost-effective, high-quality, and environmentally responsible approach across the technical projects in railway companies. They provide proj…
  • Audio and video equipment shop manager
    Audio and video equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to audio and video equ…
  • Jewellery and watches shop manager
    Jewellery and watches shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to jewellery and watches s…
  • Hardware and paint shop manager
    Hardware and paint shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets, order s…
  • Garage manager
    Garage managers oversee the work of road vehicle mechanics and administrative personnel. They organise the daily work and deal with clients. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Pet and pet food shop manager
    Pet and pet food shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to pet and pet food shop…
  • Antique shop manager
    Antique shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to antique shop manager: antiques and co…
  • Floor and wall coverings shop manager
    Floor and wall coverings shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for wall and floor coverings. Other titles The following job titles also …
  • Wedding planner
    Wedding planners assist with all logistical details required concerning their client's wedding ceremony. Based on their client's requirements, they make arrangements for floral dec…
  • Computer software and multimedia shop manager
    Computer software and multimedia shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to computer sof…
  • Probation officer
    Probation officers supervise offenders after their release, or who were sentenced to penalties outside of incarceration. They write reports providing advice on the offender's sente…
  • Optician
    Opticians help to improve and correct an individual's vision according to prescriptions provided by a specialised doctor in ophthalmology or an optometrist. They fit spectacle lens…
  • Photography shop manager
    Photography shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in a photography store. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
  • Furniture shop manager
    Furniture shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to furniture shop manager: outdoor fur…
  • Fruit and vegetables shop manager
    Fruit and vegetables shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for fruit and vegetables. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
  • Travel agent
    Travel agents design and market travel programme itineraries for potential travellers or visitors. Duties The duties of a travel agent include, but are not limited to: Arranging le…
  • Music and video shop manager
    Music and video shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to music and video shop mana…
  • Kitchen and bathroom shop manager
    Kitchen and bathroom shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell kitchens and bathrooms. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the…
  • Ammunition shop manager
    Ammunition shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to ammunition shop manager: ammunition stor…
  • Orthopaedic supply shop manager
    Orthopaedic supply shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order…
  • Packaging production manager
    A Packaging Production Manager oversees the entire process of designing, manufacturing, and distributing packaging materials for products, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-ef…
  • Travel agency manager
    Travel agency managers are in charge of managing employees and activities of a travel agency. They organise, advertise and sell tourist offers and travel deals for specific regions…
  • Sporting and outdoor accessories shop manager
    Sporting accessories shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets an…
  • Bookshop manager
    Bookshop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in this specialised store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to bookshop manager: press and bookshop…
  • Clothing shop manager
    Clothing shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to clothing shop manager: baby fashion …
  • Press and stationery shop manager
    Press and stationery shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to press and stationery…
  • Set buyer
    Set 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…
  • Sales assistant
    Sales assistants represent the direct contact with clients. They provide general advice to customers, process payments and pack shelves with items to be sold. Duties The duties of …
  • Textile shop manager
    Textile shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to textile shop manager: fabric shop man…
  • Shop manager
    Shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Includes people performing activities which are tipically responsibility of the sellers. Other titles T…
  • Resource manager
    Resource 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…
  • Supply chain manager
    Supply 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 …
  • Delicatessen shop manager
    Delicatessen shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to delicatessen shop manager: craft…
  • Forecast manager
    Forecast 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…
  • Motor vehicle shop manager
    Motor vehicle shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a vehicle showroom. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order …
  • Railway station manager
    Railway station managers are in charge of organising tasks linked to the operation of train stations. Their tasks cover the organisation of the maintenance and repairment works for…
  • Craft shop manager
    Craft shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell equipment and supplies for craft activities such as sewing, painting or pottery making. …
  • Supermarket manager
    Supermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
  • ICT buyer
    ICT buyers create and place purchase orders for ICT products and services, handle receiving and invoice issues, assess current procurement practices and effectively apply strategic…
  • Costume buyer
    Costume 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…
  • Drugstore manager
    Drugstore managers are responsible for activities and staff in drugstores that sell items such as magazines, household products, medicines, cosmetics, candy or refreshments. €‹They…
  • Computer shop manager
    Computer shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to computer shop manager: consumer elec…
  • Category manager
    Category 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…
  • Confectionery shop manager
    Confectionery shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for confectionery e.g. pastries, candy, and chocolate. Other titles The following jo…
  • Product and services manager
    A Product and Services Manager is a versatile professional who oversees developing, managing, and optimizing a company's product and service offerings. This role involves strategic…
  • Flower and garden shop manager
    Flower and garden shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to flower and garden shop mana…
  • ICT vendor relationship manager
    ICT vendor relationship managers establish and maintain positive business relationships between stakeholders (external or internal), by deploying activities which are compliant wit…
  • Bicycle shop manager
    Bicycle shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell and repair bicycles. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage b…
  • Fuel station manager
    Fuel station managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a fuel station. Other titles The following job titles also refer to fuel station manager: supermarket fillin…
  • ICT operations manager
    ICT operations managers coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the organisation has the required infrastructural resources. They also plan and monitor stages of e…
  • Merchandiser
    Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures. Duties The duties of a merchandiser typically include, but are not limited to: Planning and …
  • Beverages shop manager
    Beverages shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to beverages shop manager: soft and al…
  • Second-hand shop manager
    Second-hand shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to second-hand shop manager: charity…
  • Eyewear and optical equipment shop manager
    Eyewear and optical equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to eyewear and opt…

Optional for

  • Green coffee buyer
    Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the…
  • Hairdresser
    Hairdressers offer beauty services such as cutting, colouring, bleaching, permanent waving and styling clients' hair. They ask their clients about their hairstyle preferences in or…
  • Gunsmith
    Gunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications. They use machines and hand tools such as planers, grinders and millers to alter and resto…
  • Watch and clock repairer
    Watch and clock repairers maintain and repair wristwatches and clocks. They identify defects, change batteries, fit new straps, oil and replace damaged parts. They may also restore…
  • Sports equipment repair technician
    Sports equipment repair technicians maintain and repair recreational sports equipment such as tennis rackets, archery tools and camping equipment. They use specialised hand to…
  • Commercial art gallery manager
    Commercial art gallery managers use artistic awareness, business acumen and interpersonal skills to ensure the smooth daily running of an art gallery Duties As a general rule, comm…
  • Bicycle mechanic
    Bicycle mechanics maintain and repair a variety of bicycle models and component parts. They may perform customized alterations, according to their client's preferences. Duties A bi…
  • Beauty salon manager
    Beauty salon managers oversee the daily operations and staff management in a beauty salon. They ensure customer satisfaction, budget control and inventory management. Beauty salon …
  • Chocolatier
    Chocolatiers make confectionery products with chocolate. They perform activities such as examination, feeling, and tasting of ground chocolate paste. Such analysis leads them to as…
  • Pedicurist
    Pedicurists offer cosmetic treatment and care for their clients' feet and toenails. They cut and shape toenails, give footbaths and exfoliation treatments and apply nail polish. Du…
  • Barber
    Barbers cut, trim, taper and style men's hair. They also remove facial hair by shaving the specific area. Barbers use tools such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs. They…
  • Industrial engineer
    An Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
  • Tour organiser
    Tour organisers are in charge of managing and supervising the itinerary of a touristic voyage and provide practical information to tourists. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Toymaker
    Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, sel…
  • ICT documentation manager
    ICT documentation managers are in charge of managing the documentation development process in accordance with legal requirements, standards, organisational policies and goals. They…
  • Marketing manager
    Marketing managers carry out the implementation of efforts related to the marketing operations in a company. They develop marketing strategies and plans by detailing cost and resou…
  • Recreational facilities manager
    Recreational facilities managers direct the operations of facilities that provide recreational services such as gardens, spas, zoos, gambling and lottery facilities. They plan and …
  • Interior planner
    Interior planners help clients in planning their interiors for commercial and private use. Duties The duties of an interior planner typically include, but are not limited to: Visit…
  • ICT project manager
    ICT project managers schedule, control and direct the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the objectives of ICT projects. They establish budgets and timelines, per…
  • Power tool repair technician
    Power tool repair technicians identify defects and repair electrically powered tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers and grinding machines. They disassemble, test and replac…
  • Aesthetician
    Aestheticians offer skin care treatments. They apply various facial treatments according to their clients' needs and skin type, such as lotions, scrubs, peels and masks, in order t…
  • Retail department manager
    Retail department managers are responsible for activities and staff in a section in a store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to retail department manager: general …
  • Office equipment repair technician
    Office equipment repair technicians provide services to businesses related to installing, maintaining and repairing new or existing equipment such as printers, scanners and modems,…
  • Computer hardware repair technician
    Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and re…
  • Manicurist
    Manicurists provide fingernail care. They clean, cut and shape the nails, remove cuticles and apply polish. Manicurists apply artificial fingernails and other decorative items on n…
  • Shop supervisor
    Shop supervisors are responsible for the smooth operation of stores according to regulations and company policy. They oversee business activities such budgets, inventory and custom…
  • Project manager
    Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient…
  • Retail entrepreneur
    Retail 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…
  • Operations manager
    Operations managers plan, oversee and coordinate the daily operations of production of goods and provision of services. They also formulate and implement company policies and plan …
  • Supply chain assistant
    Supply chain assistants work closely together with managers in the operations processes, namely purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. They help with administrative…
  • Production engineer
    A Production Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of goods. They act…
  • Jewellery repairer
    Jewellery repairers use specialised hand tools to carry out adjustments and repairs to all types of jewellery pieces. They resize rings or necklaces, reset gems, and repair broken …
  • Shoe repairer
    Shoe repairers repair and renew deteriorated footwear and other items like belts or bags. They use hand tools and specialised machinery to add soles and heels, replace worn-out buc…
  • Brand manager
    Brand managers are strategic professionals responsible for shaping and maintaining a brand's identity. They play a crucial role in developing brand strategies, overseeing marketing…
  • Confectioner
    Confectioners make a varied range of cakes, candies and other confectionery items for industrial purposes or for direct selling. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
  • Mobile phone repair technician
    Mobile phone repair technicians run tests to assess the mobile phones' functionality, install and update phone software, troubleshoot wiring problems, and replace damaged parts and…
  • Household appliances repair technician
    Household appliances repair technicians use electrical equipment to test resistance or voltage and to identify appliances' malfunctions. They repair small and large electrical or g…
  • Consumer electronics repair technician
    Consumer electronics repair technicians use electrical equipment to diagnose malfunctions and test functionality of consumer electronics such as TVs, video and audio systems and di…

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