nternship - Global Paper Packaging Procurement - September 2023
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. What about brands like Cristal Clear, Royal Club, Heineken 0.0, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. 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
You will be working closely with the Global Buyer for Paper Labels in order to run multiple tenders by end of the year:
- Connect with Operating Companies to gather information and data
- Build analysis file for tender
- Analyze tender results and build business cases
- Participate to the negotiation
- Communicate results internally and externally
- Edit legal contracts
If you like to get responsibility than this is the place to be! Next to being part of the full E2E sourcing processes, you will be able to contribute to key sustainability projects like increasing recycled content of packaging alongside in leading some sourcing initiatives.
During your internship, you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. 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
You will be part of the Paper Packaging team within HEINEKEN Global Procurement. It is a dynamic team, which consists of 4 people overlooking and being responsible for sourcing all Paper packaging for more than 70+ operating countries.
It is an interesting market, which you will be part of as Paper Packaging is THE packaging solution.
The growing consumer consciousness and shifting consumer preference for sustainable packaging, along with the stringent regulations imposed by several environmental protection authorities on plastic use, are the major factors expected to drive the paper packaging market.
The terms of employment
- Your starting date is 28th of August
- The internship is fulltime (in consultation also 4 days a week possible)
- The duration of the internship is 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
- It is a practice-oriented internship
- You will be based at Schiphol
- You will receive an internship fee of €500 gross pm based on fulltime
- You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
- If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed
The start of your internship
- Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns.
The unique you!
- Business/Procurement understanding
- Proficient at PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal in English
- Excellent analytical skills
- Flexible and adaptable, able to deal with time pressure & stress
- Ownership mindset
- Team player and gets energy in working with different nationalities/cultures
We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!
- WO education
- Curious about Procurement
Conditions of HEINEKEN
- You are enrolled at an educational institution.
- 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.
- Physical presence at the location of your internship. We believe that you learn most when you can work directly with your colleagues. It is therefore not possible to work completely remote and HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing.
Interested?
Great! For more information about this vacancy or about the application process, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com. You can also apply right now by clicking on the "apply now" button. After that we ask you to fill in some data, write a short motivation for the internship and upload your most recent CV.
Are you unsure if there is a perfect match? If so, we would still encourage you to apply!
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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