Internship - Sustainable Production

Internship in Sustainable Production 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.

You will be part of the Sustainable Production team within Indirects Procurement and will be based at our Schiphol/Amsterdam office.

During this internship, you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, 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.

Job Description

• Function/ Region: HEINEKEN Global Procurement
• (Sub)department: Global Indirect Procurement – Sustainable Production
• Reports to: Global Category Manager Energy
• Type of Contract: Fixed Term (6months)
• Job purpose: You’ll support the Sustainable Production team in driving operational excellence through data modelling and analysis developing dashboard (Power BI), and AI experimentation. You’ll also assist in procurement administration, including contract screening and financial data structuring for category management.
  
  

Main responsibilities

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. This internship is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their work, and is excited to learn across multiple domains.

• Data Insights & Power BI Dashboarding
• Maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards for energy and water performance and category tracking.
• Develop Excel-based macros and data visualizations for operational insights.
• Drive data consistency and quality of metrics across categories.
• AI Integration
• Identify and prioritize AI opportunities to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and test AI prompts and tools using Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and Azure AI, among others.
• Contribute to AI playbooks and guidance documentation for team-wide adoption.
• Procurement & Finance Support
• Assist in contract management by screening agreements and extracting key terms into structured formats using AI.
• Support financial analysis and reporting for category managers.
• Enhance Power BI dashboards with insights from contract screening and financial analysis and modelling.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with colleagues across supply chain, procurement, and finance.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly business reviews with stakeholders.
• Support the team to streamline procurement operations tasks based on business needs.

Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, A or Business.
• Digital savvy with expertise in using Microsoft Office applications with particular focus on Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and Copilot.
• Curiosity about AI and eager to explore its practical applications in a business setting.
• Programming proficiency in SQL or other programming language(s) and previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI are a plus.
• Comfortable working in international, cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with strong analytical mindset.

• An excellent grasp and control of the English language.

• Interest or experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.

What We Offer

• During your internship, you have the flexibility to work in a hybrid setup.
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm (based on 40 hours per week).
• 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.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment.

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. 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.
2. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
3. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Interested?

You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.

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.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com.

Working at HEINEKEN

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 Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, 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.

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