Procurement Internship

Job Description
Procurement Internship
We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Procurement at Kraft Heinz.
The Positions
Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers outstanding opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership, and attend tailored trainings. As an intern you will take ownership of projects and work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges.
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 worldwide. Most meaningfully, you will get to showcase your initiatives and receive exposure from Management team.
The following procurement internship positions are available:

• Ingredients: Contract management support and creation, invoice support, project support (tenders, value engineering), day-to-day procurement tasks.
• External Manufacturing: Supporting projects, Request for Proposal, supporting market studies, business cases, performance reviews etc
• Procurement Packaging: Supporting projects, driving savings via assisting tenders, auctions, and other sourcing events, data maintenance. Interaction with all packaging buyers and opportunity to learn about all KHC packaging portfolios.
• Procurement Indirects: Supporting projects in Indirect procurement particularly for marketing and sales, IT, and sea freight. Support in sourcing, contracting; ad hoc projects.
• Procurement Operations: Reporting Activity, database development activity, day-to-day support for the operations team.

In case you have a preference, please let us know and this will be respected as much as possible.
Responsibilities and Tasks throughout the various roles can include:

• Market analysis by portfolio
• Assist buyer financial reports
• Contact suppliers and support buyer negotiations
• 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 internal and external collaborators, R&D and Food Safety Quality
• Update and maintain the purchasing database

Qualifications:
Job requirements:

• EU/ EEA Students: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the internship period.
• Non - EU student: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship period.
• You are at the end of your bachelor, or in your master's degree:
• Engineering / Supply Chain / Computer Science / Econometrics / Mathematics.
• You have good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.
• NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have an EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).

Professional Attributes

• Interested in pursuing a career in Procurement/ Purchasing/ Supply Chain/ Commercial Environment/ Strategy / Project Management
• Communication Skills: You'll frequently be exposed to senior management, therefore, it's important you have excellent interpersonal skills, to interact with different partners.
• 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 implement fast. Our aim is to provide simple solutions when dealing with complex challenges.
• Analytical: We're a very data driven company. You have an analytical approach and know how to translate complex data into a simple solution.
• Commercial Mentality: 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.
• Team player: You're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

Recruitment process
CV selection based on eligibility requirements Online Pymetrics assessment Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams Online Hiring manager interview Outstanding internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!
Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total
What we offer you
Program start date: December/January
Duration: 6 months.
Location: Amsterdam. Please note that you do need to relocate to the Netherlands for the internship (if not already there).
Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days), a company provided laptop, full reimbursement of travel expenses, as well as a reimbursement to enhance your work from home environment.
Become a part of a close intern community as well as an upbeat and ambitious work environment. As a Kraft Heinz intern you'll own your projects and especially your career development. We provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?
Hybrid Policy:
Kraft Heinz has recently transitioned to a hybrid way of working, which means that we work 60% of the week in the office and have the right to work 40% from home.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.