Internship – Strategy & Transformation

Putting strategy into action, it excites me to work on complex challenges and bring change!

The internship

You will work at the intersection of Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain and Transformation. As part of the Evergreen 2030 strategy, you will support initiatives that improve how HEINEKEN manages external spend and accelerates productivity across the business.

• Support the leadership team in tracking progress against strategic priorities and transformation milestones

• Help build the capabilities, tools and ways of working needed to put strategy into action

• Collaborate with colleagues across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Transformation to bring structure, insight and momentum to key initiatives

Your new team and workplace

You will be part of Procurement Excellence; a small team focused on strategy & transformation focused on optimizing how HEINEKEN manages around €20 billion in annual external spend. The team works across functions, regions and operating companies to strengthen performance management, improve productivity and simplify ways of working.

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 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:

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (final year) or a Master's program, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Economics or a related field

• You have an interest in procurement, finance, strategy, transformation and/or analytics

• You are comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, project management, consulting or transformation topics is a plus

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

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

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. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• A full-time / part-time practice-oriented internship, starting on February 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 Amsterdam and/or Schiphol Office.

• 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

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 [email protected]

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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