Internship - Global Procurement Compliance

As a Global Procurement Compliance Intern at HEINEKEN, you will support the Global Procurement Compliance agenda and work closely with the Procurement Compliance Manager and a diverse global stakeholder group to strengthen governance, support Third-Party Risk Management, and contribute to clear and reliable compliance reporting.

During your internship, you will gain hands-on experience in global procurement governance, procurement compliance, and cross-operating company collaboration. You will be trusted and empowered to work with an entrepreneurial mindset, with guidance throughout.

The Internship

• Support monthly procurement compliance reporting and KPI data accuracy.
• Support in creating Global Procurement Policies as per HEINEKEN Global Standards.
• Drive the key strategic procurement initiative with the operating companies and track their progress.
• Assist with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) activities, including tracking, coordination, and follow-ups with operating companies.
• Transform supplier master data into a structured, business-friendly format to support compliance requirements.
• Support documentation, record-keeping, and audit-readiness activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, gaps, or insights in compliance data.

Your New Team and Workplace

Within Global Procurement Enablement, the team ensures HEINEKEN Global Procurement teams can build strong supplier relationships, ensure policy compliance, and deliver business value. The Governance team plays a key role in driving responsible sourcing, risk management, and global standards.

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN across departments, not just within your own team. Fresh ideas are welcomed, and guidance will be tailored to support your development.

The Unique You

HEINEKEN is looking for someone with energy, drive, and the ambition to grow. In addition, you bring:

• You are currently enrolled at a university.
• You have an interest in procurement, compliance, governance, and risk management.
• You are analytical, structured, and comfortable working with data and documentation.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate well across cultures.
• You are proactive, curious, and not afraid of complex challenges.

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, an internship is a strong 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 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. HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
• You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

• A full-time internship, starting on September 1, 2026.
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months, to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor.
• Your home office will be located in Schiphol, Amsterdam.
• HEINEKEN works 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

HEINEKEN recognizes that AI may be used while preparing an application, but values applications that reflect your own ideas, personality, and motivation.