HEINEKEN Netherlands is recruiting an intern for Global Paper Packaging Procurement in Amsterdam. The internship lasts 5 or 6 months, starts on 1 February 2027 and pays a monthly allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour week. It is listed under Internship opportunities. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full job opening and gathered every task, requirement and condition in one place.
The Internship at a Glance
The job opening is called Internship Global Paper Packaging Procurement, February 2027, in the Procurement function, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
🗓️ Start: 1 February 2027
⏱️ Duration: 5 or 6 months, to be agreed with your internship supervisor
💼 Format: full-time, or 4 days a week in consultation
💶 Allowance: €650 gross per month based on a 40-hour workweek
About HEINEKEN
The job opening describes HEINEKEN as much more than just beer: a company that works to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. It states that your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of the organization.
The company page also mentions brands such as Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti.
What You Will Do
Working closely with the Category Leader Paper Packaging, you will:
📚 Build category handbooks covering supplier markets, production processes, supply chains and packaging costs
🔎 Support sourcing projects by analysing what packaging should cost, from raw materials to production
📈 Develop business cases for productivity and transformation initiatives
🧠 Contribute research and insights to the global Paper Packaging strategy
You will take ownership of your projects, with guidance from the team and space to bring your own ideas.
────────────────────────────────────────
🌍 All opportunities in Netherlands →
────────────────────────────────────────
The Department: Global Procurement
You will join a four-person Paper Packaging team within HEINEKEN Global Procurement, responsible for sourcing paper packaging for more than 70 countries. From labels to corrugated and multipacks, you will explore how materials, production processes and supplier choices influence cost and supply.
The job opening calls it a small team with a global reach and an opportunity to see how local business needs are translated into international sourcing decisions.
Getting to Know the Whole Organization
During the internship you will have the chance to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. The company says it trusts and empowers interns to work with an entrepreneurial mindset, welcomes fresh, new ideas and makes sure you get the guidance that suits you.
What a Day Could Look Like
The job opening gives an example day: start with the Paper Packaging team, join a supplier call or explore how a smarter packaging design could reduce costs and create value. After lunch with colleagues you might test how AI could help prepare a negotiation or share your findings with procurement colleagues in another country.
Who HEINEKEN Is Looking For
The company looks for energy, drive and the ambition to grow. In addition, you bring:
🧐 Curious mindset and willingness to raise the bar
🛒 Business or procurement understanding
💻 Proficiency in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI and AI tools
🗣️ Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in English
📐 Excellent analytical skills
🤝 Team player who gets energy from working with different nationalities and cultures
🎓 WO education
The job opening adds: even if you feel you do not meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Conditions of HEINEKEN
🏫 You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of the internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during onboarding.
🇪🇺 In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
🌐 In the case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
🏠 You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship. HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
🪪 You hold a valid citizen service number (BSN).
Internship Conditions and Benefits
🕒 A full-time internship, with 4 days a week possible in consultation, starting on 1 February 2027
📆 A duration of 5 or 6 months, agreed with your internship supervisor
🏢 Your home office will be at Schiphol (end of Q2 2027 Amsterdam, to be confirmed)
🏡 A hybrid model: typically three days a week at the office and two days working from home
💶 A monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
🌴 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
🚆 Full reimbursement of commuting costs if you do not have a public transport student subscription
Using AI in Your Application
HEINEKEN notes that AI is part of today's world and that you may use it while preparing your application. You can use AI as a sparring partner, but your application should reflect your own ideas, personality and motivation, which is what the company values most. Our guide on how Youth Works Hub checks opportunities explains how we read job openings like this one.
How to Apply
Apply through the green "Apply Now" button on the job opening page. Along with your CV, include a motivation letter, because the company is 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 the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HEINEKEN Global Paper Packaging Procurement internship paid?
Yes. The internship pays a monthly allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek. Commuting costs are fully reimbursed if you do not have a public transport student subscription, and you earn 2 vacation days per month on a full-time basis.
When does the internship start and how long is it?
It starts on 1 February 2027 and lasts 5 or 6 months, to be agreed with your internship supervisor. It is full-time, and 4 days a week is possible in consultation.
Where is the internship based?
The internship is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Your home office will be at Schiphol, with the end of Q2 2027 Amsterdam to be confirmed. HEINEKEN works with a hybrid model of typically three days at the office and two days from home.
Do I need to live in the Netherlands?
Yes. You must reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship and hold a valid citizen service number (BSN). HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
Do I need to be a student?
Yes. You must be enrolled at an educational institution for the entire internship and provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during onboarding. Non-EU nationals must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, while EU nationals may also be registered at institutions outside the EU.
What will I work on?
You will work with the Category Leader Paper Packaging on category handbooks, sourcing projects, business cases for productivity and transformation initiatives, and research for the global Paper Packaging strategy.
What skills does the company look for?
A curious mindset, business or procurement understanding, proficiency in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI and AI tools, excellent written and verbal English, excellent analytical skills and WO education. The company encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria.
What should my application include?
Your CV and a motivation letter, sent through the "Apply Now" button on the job opening page.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
🔗 Job opening and application (Apply Now): https://careers.theheinekencompany.com/job/heineken-netherlands/netherlands/internship-global-paper-packaging-procurement
