Internship - Heineken Global Procurement - Metal Packaging

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.

Internship Overview

As an intern, you will tackle two major projects: developing a should‑cost model for crown corks and creating an ideal Price Adjustment Formula (PAF). While we already use advanced should‑cost models for beverage cans, we are extending this approach to crown corks across different regions. You will gain hands‑on experience with these models. PAFs help set prices in long‑term contracts, so you will carry out detailed analysis of our current formulas to build a more consistent, perfect PAF. You will also gain insight into global can sourcing within an international setting.

Your Team and Workplace

At Heineken Global Procurement – Packaging we are responsible for global sourcing of packaging materials such as bottles, cans, crown corks and labels. You will work in the Metal team that sources close to 30 billion beverage cans and crown corks and manages a spend of close to Euro 3 billion. The team consists of six members from five nationalities, each responsible for a region (Europe, Americas, Africa & Middle East and Asia) or category (crown corks). The team works on projects such as vertical integrations, footprint development, should‑cost analysis and allocation optimisation to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply of materials.

Requirements

• Good data gathering and analytical skills (knowledge of Excel is a must!)
• Strong interest in learning about the metal category
• Curiosity to drive change and willingness to work in a multicultural environment

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.
• If you are a non‑EU national, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
• If you are an EU national, 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).

Internship Conditions and Compensation

• Full‑time, practice‑oriented internship starting on September 1, 2026.
• The duration of the internship is five months (to be agreed with your internship supervisor).
• Your home office will be located in Schiphol – Amsterdam.
• 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 work week.
• You will earn two 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.

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