Edwards Evolve UK - Global Supply Chain Graduate Programme

Functional area: Supply Chain/Logistics

Country: UK - United Kingdom

City: Eastbourne

Company name: Edwards Ltd

Date of posting: Dec 3, 2024

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.
Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Empowering people, enabling Innovation
At Edwards, we create some of the purest vacuum environments on earth for widescale use in industry and research. We take pride in our globally recognised position as the leading technology partner and supplier of vacuum and environmental solutions that support our customers productivity and environmental targets. Our caring culture and cutting-edge technology enable us to innovate for a sustainable future, and we believe that passionate people make it happen.

Starting September 2025, the Edwards Evolve Programme is designed to develop graduates at pace for a career in a truly global organisation. Supporting the development of a global mindset early so colleagues are ready to go any place at any time to support our growth. The programme has a clear focus to build graduates professional capability over a 2-year period where they will rotate and work cross-functionally in roles with real responsibility whilst continuously testing and developing skills.

The role
Your mission is, to support the organisation by developing key supply chain skills across a variety of disciplines whilst gaining exposure to diverse disciplines and contributing to the success of our business.

You will hold various roles as you rotate between the core specialist teams. You will support real projects that shape the future of the organisation and collaborate with global teams to better serve our customers.

As part of the Edwards Evolve Graduate Programme, you will participate in a 2-year structured rotational programme that explores various aspects of Supply Chain, including but not limited to:

• Purchasing and planning
• Sourcing
• Category management
• Sales and operations
• Strategic projects

• You will have first-hand experience working on projects alongside experienced employees to gain practical insights into the different types of activities.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges, propose solutions, and contribute to the development of business strategies.
• You will be supported by a mentor from within Edwards to help navigate career paths and share key industry insights.
• You will participate in continuous learning through workshops, training sessions, and access to industry-leading resources to enhance technical and soft skills.
• You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, driving innovation within the company.
• You will build a strong professional network by connecting with colleagues, mentors, and fellow programme participants.

At the end of the programme, you will be ready to start your career in planning, category management, sourcing, demand planning or in our strategic projects team.

About you

• You are a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or a current graduate on track to graduate in 2025 (e.g., Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field).
• You have a strong passion for supply chain activities.
• You have excellent communication and people skills.
• You possess an analytical mindset and good problem-solving abilities.
• You work well in a team and adapt to a challenging environment.
• You are eager to learn and a have a proactive attitude.
• You can demonstrate good organisational, time management and personal management skills - self-reliance and the ability to take initiative.
• You have advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• You are globally mobile and happy to relocate during the programme to one of our international locations.
• You are fluent in English, as this is our internal language.

What you’ll get from us

• A competitive starting salary and bonus of 7.5%.

• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%.
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary.
• 25 days holiday.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Experience with working with a diverse global team, with opportunities for global career progression.
• A learning culture which will support you on your journey.
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour, and integrity.
• New challenges and new things to learn every day.
• You will experience an onboarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.
• We support you and your well-being with different programs like running groups, family parties, team events, and more.
• Are you missing something? Help shape it and bring in your ideas.

Job location
We are in Eastbourne, East Sussex working in a hybrid model. International travel will be required, and an international assignment will form part of the programme.

What to expect
The next stage of the application process are online tests and video interviews. We will send you an email within a few weeks of your applying to let you know if your application is being progressed.

Should you be successful, we will be running the assessment centres in February 2025 at our Global Technology Center in Burgess Hill.

Want to know more?
For more information about Edwards and where your career can take you, please visit our website: Early Careers - Edwards Vacuum

Closing for Applications 31st December 2024

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.