Supply Chain Graduate Scheme
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Novanta scores B on the Alion truth index.
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
Supply Chain Graduate Scheme
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Launch Your Supply Chain Career with Novanta
Are you looking for more than a graduate job?
At Novanta, we are investing in the next generation of supply chain talent through our Novanta Bee Graduate Programme. This exciting Graduate Supply Chain opportunity offers real responsibility from day one and a structured pathway into a professional procurement career.
As a Graduate Buyer, you will work alongside experienced procurement professionals, learning how global supply chains operate while contributing directly to business performance.
What you will do:
You will be involved in:
- Purchasing materials and services
- Managing supplier communications
- Raising and tracking purchase orders
- Supporting inventory planning activities
- Analysing procurement and supplier data
- Driving cost reduction initiatives
- Supporting supplier performance management
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
Structured 24-month development programme
Procurement, sourcing and supplier management exposure
Continuous learning and mentoring
ERP and systems training
Negotiation and commercial skills development
Exposure to international supply chain operations
Clear career pathway into Buyer and Strategic Buyer positions
We are Looking For
- Recent graduates or those graduating in 2026
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Procurement or a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong problem-solving ability
Why Novanta?
Novanta develops technology solutions that help improve lives around the world. Our teams support innovative applications across advanced manufacturing, medical and life science markets.
When you join our graduate programme, you become part of a collaborative global organisation committed to developing future talent.
Build your future with Novanta.
Apply today or reach out to Rebecca Pelham to find out more.
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