Internship - Procurement Category Management

Internship - Procurement Category Management at HEINEKEN

Date: 16 May 2025

Company: HEINEKEN

Internship – Procurement Category Management – July 2025

HEINEKEN is looking for you!

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. 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.

The internship

Are you passionate about supply chains and understanding how supplier markets work? Curious about how it can help our Commerce activities be more efficient? Do you have an analytical mindset and strong communication skills? Then we are looking for you!

As a valued member of the Heineken Global Procurement Commerce and Business Services team, you will be supporting our Global Category Managers in various procurement activities. Your work will focus on spend analysis, supplier engagement, negotiation preparation, and market analysis.

More concretely, you will:

• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Engage with suppliers to gather information and support contract management (KPIs tracking).
• Prepare for negotiations by compiling relevant data and insights.
• Perform market analysis to understand trends and identify potential new suppliers.
• Support the development and implementation of the supplier relationship management process (e.g. periodical business reviews)

During your internship, you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company and work with various countries. We give you the trust and freedom so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course, always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department As a Procurement intern, you will report to one of the Global Category managers for POSM or Commercial Equipment (Fridges, Draught), and your position is based in Amsterdam.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is between July 1st (can be slightly earlier or after) and September 1st
• The internship is full-time.
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (it can be extended further depending on performance and personal situation).
• You are registered at an educational institution.
• It is a practice-oriented internship.
• You will be based in the Amsterdam office (next to the Heineken Experience!).
• You will receive the standard HEINEKEN internship fee.
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on full-time).
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed.

The unique you!

For this role, we are looking for a talent who has a willingness to learn and develop their skills and capabilities across procurement, analysis, and negotiation. Also, the ideal candidate has/ is:

• Currently in study for a Bachelors or Master’s degree.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assertive, pragmatic, resilient, and a can-do attitude.
• Strong personality with the ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Registered in a European (EU) University for the duration of the internship (6 months).
• Interest and/or experience in procurement and market analysis.

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).

The company

HEINEKEN has been a market leader for more than 150 years. We have a family history and Dutch heritage that we are proud of. This pride is reflected in our entrepreneurship, and we take it with us in everything we do and where we go. We are brand builders and the indispensable link between the breweries and the perfect beer in people's homes or on the terrace.

Together we stand for our core values: passion for quality, enjoying life, and respect for people and the environment. We always advocate responsible alcohol consumption, feel closely connected to Dutch society and local communities, and constantly strive to improve our impact on the planet.

Embracing and celebrating diversity is at the heart of the purpose of HEINEKEN to "brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world." We believe that people as diverse as our brews - including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, social background, disability, and thinking style - enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we advocate for a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

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