Global Procurement Capabilities Intern

Job Description

What's on the menu

As a Procurement Capabilities Intern at Kraft Heinz, you will play a vital role in transforming and developing procurement processes and strategies on a global scale. This internship offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will actively contribute to impactful initiatives that enhance procurement capabilities and drive organizational success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize procurement tools and strategies that align with company goals and support the professional growth of the procurement function.

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently! Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people– from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success – which we apply to every situation, every day.

As part of our team, we want to help you grow and achieve. You are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

The Position

At Kraft Heinz, we take ownership of our work, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change. As a Procurement Capabilities Intern, you will:

· Analyze internal and external data to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.

· Assist in planning and executing global capability-building programs and process improvement projects.

· Support the enhancement of procurement tools, platforms, and training materials, ensuring usability, clarity, and strategic alignment.

· Engage with stakeholders across departments to drive collaboration and alignment on key procurement initiatives.

· Optimize internal processes such as participant management, data tracking, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and scalability.

· Contribute to the automation of procurement workflows and vendor management processes.

· Develop strong communication and analytical skills while navigating a fast-evolving, high-performance environment.

Tasks throughout the various roles can include:

· Conduct market research and benchmarking to support procurement decision-making.

· Assist in the creation and improvement of procurement training materials.

· Support supplier negotiations and contract management efforts.

· Help streamline procurement reporting and performance tracking.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement capability initiatives.

· Automate and optimize procurement processes using data-driven insights.

· Provide support in analyzing procurement tools and recommending improvements

· Work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement initiatives with business objectives.

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’s degree, or in your Master’s degree: Preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration or Engineering.

· 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 significant 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 sophisticated 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.

· Ownership: You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and build more savings, while over delivering your targets.

· Standout colleague: 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 assessmen