Internship - Heineken Global Procurement - Metal Packaging

The HEINEKEN Company; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

650€ gross monthly internship stipend

2 vacation days per month

Commuting costs reimbursed

Job summary

Heineken Global Procurement – Packaging seeks an intern to work on two key projects: benchmarking markets and helping develop a budgeting tool for cans. You will join the Metal team responsible for approximately 30 beverage cans and a multi-year spend, collaborating across regions and categories.

The role offers exposure to markets, suppliers, negotiations, strategy and real business challenges, with a hybrid work model and a focus on impactful, hands-on work from Schiphol/Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of the internship.
• Reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship.
• Possess a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Update the can supplier / brewery map and add competition/other can-fillers.
• Identify qualified suppliers per brewery/can-types.
• Assist with should-cost modelling.
• Analyse import/export data on aluminium/steel.
• Support AIMMS (allocation optimization tool) implementation.
• Analyse data in general.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Fluent English

Curiosity to drive change

Tools

Excel

Job description

Internship – Heineken Global Procurement – Metal Packaging

"My projects made a real impact at Heineken. I learned a lot during this internship and was impressed by how in-depth the work was. This was a genuine project, not just a desk exercise, and will be implemented." — Former intern.

The internship

As an intern, you will work on two key projects: a competitive benchmark analysis on a number of our key markets and supporting the development of a new budgeting tool for the cans category. As we are continuously benchmarking our performance vs our competitors we regularly investigate a number of key markets.

• Updating the can supplier / brewery map & adding competition / other can‑fillers
• Which suppliers qualified per brewery / can-types
• Should cost modelling
• Analysis of import/export data on aluminium / steel
• Support on AIMMS (allocation optimization tool) implementation
• Tax freezones - Africa & Panama
• Data analysis in general

Your new team and workplace

At Heineken Global Procurement – Packaging we are responsible for global sourcing of packaging materials, like bottles, cans, crown corks and labels. You will work in the Metal team that sources close to 30 bio. beverage cans and crown corks and a spend of close to Euro 3 bio. The team consists of 6 people (5 nationalities), each responsible for a region (Europe, Americas, Africa & Middle East and Asia) or category (crown corks). The team works on many exciting projects to ensure reliable and sustainable supply of materials. Some examples: vertical integrations, footprint development, should-cost analysis, allocation optimization, etc. The continuous disruptive developments in the world ensure an exciting and insightful workspace where you can really make an impact for the company!

How a Day In The Internship Could Look Like

Welcome to Metal!

No two days are exactly the same, but a typical day might look something like this…

You start your morning checking what happened overnight in the world of aluminium and steel. Commodity prices moved, a supplier has a “small” issue that suddenly feels very big, and somewhere in the world someone urgently needs cans or crowns.

After a quick coffee, you join a call with one of our markets to understand a sourcing challenge. Next up: diving into data, comparing supplier proposals or helping the team prepare for a negotiation with companies like Crown, Ball or Ardagh.

Lunch is followed by a team discussion on strategy: How can we buy smarter? Reduce cost? Improve resilience? Become more sustainable?

And just when you think the day is going according to plan… something unexpected happens. Welcome to procurement!

As an intern in Metal, you’ll get exposure to markets, suppliers, negotiations, strategy and real business challenges.

One thing is guaranteed: you won’t be bored.

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

• Good data gathering and analytical skills (knowledge of excel is a must!).
• A strong interest to learn about the metal category.
• Curiosity to drive change and work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent English language skills.

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
  • In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
  • In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
• You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

• A full-time practice-oriented internship, starting on February 1st, 2027
• The duration of the internship is 5 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor)
• Your home office will be located in Schiphol - Amsterdam, from Q2 onwards Amsterdam-Headoffice
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you.

So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via [e-mail].

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

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