Philips
Graduate Development Program - Supply Chain Engineering
🇳🇱Eindhoven, North Brabant, The Netherlands1 day ago
EntryFull TimeEN
About the Graduate Development Program
What you choose to do with your career matters. And we know that. That’s why we’ve designed a program that’s just right for you – we choose the best combination of experiences for your development to nurture the future leader in you. Our unique, accelerated two-year program gets you where you want to go – and who you want to grow into. It means you can learn from the best and give your best. With a learning journey that we’ve chosen to meet your career aspirations and contribute to our mission, that guides you from day 1, so you get off to a flying start. To ensure that billions of lives will be better thanks to you, our leaders of tomorrow. So, let’s get going. The work of your life begins here.
Your assignment
You will work on a mix of AI, data, and operational improvement projects, including:
AI & Automation (primary focus)
Data & Productivity Improvements
Software Hub & Cloud Operational Support
Innovation / Continuous Improvement
You're the right fit if:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, Supply Chain, or related field
Max 1 years of work experience straight after your graduation
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with structured and unstructured data
Interest or hands-on experience with: AI / GenAI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, automation workflows, scripting), data analysis (Excel, Python, SQL or similar)
Affinity for building or experimenting with tools that improve productivity
Interest in procurement, supplier ecosystems, and cost/value optimization
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical insights into simple, actionable outputs (e.g., one-pagers, dashboards)
A learning mindset, strong attention to detail, and collaborative spirit.
Required competencies: High energy, Adaptability, Continuous learning, Initiating action, Innovative, high work standards for quality
As a GDP trainee you will receive a permanent, full time employment contract with excellent labor conditions.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Recruitment process
If you are interested in joining the Philips Graduate Development Program, please apply online at the latest on the 24th of May 2026, by uploading your CV and motivation letter.
After screening your application you will be invited to perform a gamified test and video interview.
In case you are selected, you will be invited for a short interview with the Early Career Talent Partner.
The final candidates will be invited for interviews with the hiring manager, which will probably take place in week 26.
In the same week, we will inform you about the outcome.
Start date is September 1st 2026.
Why should you join Philips?
Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on innovative, customer-first health technology solutions. Help us improve the health and well-being of billions of people, every year. Ultimately creating a career that no one could have planned for. Even you.
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