Procurement Intern

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor/Master student who is interested in making a difference in Procurement at Kraft Heinz.

Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers you a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership and get useful trainings. You will work on your own projects and work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges. 

Within Kraft Heinz Procurement you will have the opportunity to explore the day-to-day procurement functions and participate in a variety of projects in one of the largest food companies in the world. Most importantly, you will get to showcase your initiatives and receive exposure from Management team. 

Depending on your profile, experience and interests, as well as the expertise of our procurement leadership, you will be supporting one of the following teams within procurement:

• Procurement Co-Pack

• Procurement Indirect

• Procurement Finance

• Procurement Operations

• Procurement Ingredients

• Procurement Packaging

• Procurement Logistics

If you have a preference, this will be taken into consideration.

Some of the key activities will be:

• Market analysis by portfolio and assist on Buyers financials reporting  

• Contact suppliers and support on Buyers’ negotiation 

• Assist Category Leads and Buyers in day-to-day tasks at hand e.g. Contract management, invoice resolution, supplier queries, Purchase Order approvals 

• Exposure to Stakeholder management (internal and external), R&D and Food Safety Quality

• Update and maintain the purchasing database 

Qualifications
Job requirements
 

• You are enrolled at a European university during at least 50% of the duration of the internship. 

• You are at the end of your bachelor, or in your master’s degree. 

  • Preferably Economics, Business Administration or Engineering

• You have good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. 

• NOTE: EU working rights are required

Professional Attributes

• Interested in pursuing a career in Procurement/ Purchasing/ Supply Chain/ Commercial Environment/ Strategy / Project Management

• Communication Skills

  • At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.

• Proactive, curious and enthusiastic

  • You’re a go getter, you’re not easily thrown off your game, not even when you get resistance. 

• Ability to Simplify

  • We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.

• Analytical

  • We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.

• Commercial Mindset

  • You don’t only want to win; you hate to lose. You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.

Recruitment process

1. Send your CV

2. CV selection

3. Online Assessment

4. Screening via Teams

5. Interview with the HM

6. The greatest opportunity of your life!

What we offer you

• Program start date: June/July

• Duration: 6 months.

• Allowance: 625 euro/month.

• Full reimbursement of travel expenses (also for bike)

• Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment.

• As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

 
Location: Amsterdam

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.