Internship - Heineken Global Procurement - Metal Packaging

Heineken NV; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,200 - 8,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance €650

2 vacation days per month

Commuting costs reimbursed

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HEINEKEN Global Procurement – Packaging invites you to a full-time, five-month internship in Amsterdam. You’ll join the Metal team, work on benchmarking key markets, and help develop a budgeting tool for the cans category while learning about supply of metal packaging.

The role offers a hybrid setup with three days in the office and two at home, a monthly gross internship allowance of €650, two vacation days per month, and commuting costs reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at an educational institution for the entire internship with proof of enrollment.
• Non-EU nationals must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
• EU nationals may also be registered at institutions outside the EU.
• Residence in the Netherlands for the entire duration; housing is not provided.
• Must possess a valid BSN.

Responsibilities

• Update the can supplier / brewery map and add competition / other can-fillers.
• Determine which suppliers qualify per brewery / can-types.
• Should-cost modelling.
• Analyze import/export data on aluminium / steel.
• Support AIMMS (allocation optimization tool) implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Multicultural environment

Job description

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Function

Procurement

"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 ánd 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

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!

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

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.

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:

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.

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

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• 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

Interested?

You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.

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.

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.