Internship - Sustainable Production at HEINEKEN's Global Indirect Procurement

Internship opportunity at HEINEKEN’s Global Indirect Procurement

“Exploring how AI & Data analysis can drive efficiency, turn complex problems into intelligent solutions and enhance ways of working, that’s why I enjoy going to my internship!”

The internship

Are you passionate about sustainability, data, and digital innovation? Do you get energy from working in cross-functional teams? Join our Global Indirects Procurement team and contribute to HEINEKEN’s Brewing a Better World sustainability ambitions towards net zero emissions and healthy watersheds. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of energy and water efficiency and procurement operations excellence through dashboarding and applying AI in category management.

We are looking for a flexible, hands-on intern who is eager to contribute wherever the business needs support most. Whether it’s building dashboards, diving into data modelling, supporting with increasing efficiency through AI, or assisting with procurement operations, you’ll play a key role in helping our team deliver on its sustainability and procurement excellence goals. During this internship, you will work on:

• Data Insights & Power BI Dashboarding: maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards for energy and water performance and category tracking, and develop Excel-based macros and data visualizations for operational insights.
• AI Integration: identify and prioritize AI opportunities, develop and test AI prompts and tools using Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and Azure AI, and contribute to AI playbooks for team-wide adoption.
• Procurement & Finance Support and Cross-functional Collaboration: work closely with colleagues across supply chain, procurement, and finance, and participate in monthly and quarterly business reviews with stakeholders.

Your new team and workplace

You will be part of the Sustainable Production team within Indirects Procurement, based at our Schiphol/Amsterdam office. During your internship, you will gain experience working in an international environment, be in contact with colleagues across the Globe, and help us realize HEINEKEN’S Brewing a Better World ambitions. You will receive trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm while providing the guidance that is right for you.

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.

The unique you!

We are looking for someone who is digital savvy, curious about AI, and eager to make an impact in a purpose-driven international environment. You bring the energy and drive to grow. Do you recognize yourself in the profile below?

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:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Sustainability, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, AI or Business.
• Digital savvy with expertise in Microsoft Office applications, with particular focus on Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and Copilot, and curiosity about AI and its practical applications in a business setting.
• Programming proficiency in SQL or other programming languages, and previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI are a plus. An excellent grasp of the English language is required.

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.

1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
2. 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.

• A full-time practice-oriented internship, starting on August 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 The Base, Schiphol, Amsterdam
• 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.

Working at HEINEKEN

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.