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.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Recent graduate or 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
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
