Internship – Packaging Procurement (Glass Bottles)

Job Description

Company: HEINEKEN Netherlands Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days work from home) Start Date: 1 July 2026 Duration: 6 months (full-time) Allowance: €650 gross per month (based on 40-hour week) + 2 vacation days per month + commuting reimbursement (if no student travel card)

About the Internship HEINEKEN Netherlands is offering a dynamic Packaging Procurement Internship focused on Glass Bottles. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious student to join the Global Procurement Packaging Glass Team at Europe’s biggest brewer.

You will work on real projects, lead your own initiatives under mentorship, develop cost models, rationalise supplier portfolios, and contribute to strategic procurement decisions that impact the entire Heineken business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your own projects under the guidance of a mentor
• Perform Tender analysis
• Develop advanced cost models for transparency across the value chain
• Enhance and maintain the supplier database and specifications
• Optimise the supply network and allocation to improve business performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers on cost, sustainability, and innovation

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a higher education institution for the full duration of the internship (proof required)
• Preferred background: Engineering, Management, Supply Chain, or Analytics
• Strong Excel & data analysis skills (Pivot Tables, formulas, graphs)
• Passionate about packaging and procurement
• Highly assertive with a “get things done” attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Open mindset and comfortable working with people from different cultures
• For non-EU students: Must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution

What We Offer

• Monthly internship allowance of €650 gross
• Hybrid working model (Amsterdam office)
• 2 vacation days per month
• Full commuting cost reimbursement (if no student travel card)
• Real responsibility and impactful projects
• Mentorship and exposure to a global procurement team
• Opportunity to learn about the entire Heineken business

How to Apply Apply directly via the Heineken Careers portal using the green “Apply Now” button.

Please attach:

• Your CV
• A motivation letter (tell us why this internship appeals to you and what you can bring)

Important Notes

• You must be enrolled as a student for the entire internship period
• Non-EU applicants must be registered with a Dutch educational institution
• HEINEKEN does not provide housing
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted