Business and Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026

Overview

Business and Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026 is a full-time rotational program designed to advance your career as a strategic leader in the supply chain space. Develop supply chain expertise while acquiring highly practical business knowledge through three, eight-month rotations in the following functional areas: Demand Planning, Global Distribution, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Planning & Production Scheduling. Includes an opportunity to work at our global manufacturing sites outside of our Irvine, California headquarters – including Draper, Utah; Singapore; Costa Rica and Ireland.

Closing date for applications is November 1st 2025. Interviews will commence shortly after. The programme will commence in September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Sourcing – Gain insight into strategic category management, and develop crucial business skills including negotiating, contracting, finance and project management.
- Demand Planning – Learn effective methods to determine sales and production volumes across a global network of plants.
- Supply Planning and Production Scheduling – Understand how to optimize resources within a manufacturing plant by using clear and defined planning methods.
- Global Distribution – Leverage best-in-class tools to gain insight into the importance of transportation, warehousing and trade compliance for the overall business.
- Other incidental duties

Education and Experience

Bachelor/'s Hons Degree (or currently pursuing) in either Supply Chain Management, Business management or related discipline from an accredited university

Additional Skills

- Leadership capabilities and potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, employment and/or internship experiences
- Ability to excel in a team based environment
- Relevant, hands-on experience (via projects, internship, co-op, etc.)
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment. Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
- Business acumen and global mindset; able to operate across cultures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience desirable.
- Strong interest in pursuing relevant industry experience within the healthcare and medical devices industry a plus.
- Strong time management and organizational ability
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to work with vendors and project stakeholders
- Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.

Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.

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