Category Buyer Travel
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Fulltime: 40 hours a week
Closing date: Please note, we may close vacancies early if we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!
Want to know why a role in People Experience Procurement at HEINEKEN is so exciting?
In this role you will have the opportunity to oversee several key business categories on a global level with one of the worlds largest brands. You will have a visible impact on our procurement excellence, driving key internal and external relationships and making strategic business decisions that lead to favourable outcomes.
What will you do as a Global Travel Buyer – People Experience Procurement?
You will join the People Experience Procurement team within HEINEKEN Global Procurement, where we focus on sourcing for areas like HR, External Workforce, Real Estate, Travel, Fleet, and Facility Services. While your primary focus will be supporting Global Category Managers and the Lead across a variety of categories, you will also take on travel buying-related activities as a secondary focus, helping ensure effective sourcing, supplier management, and program support in this key area.
You’ll analyze spend data, benchmark suppliers, track procurement performance, and help deliver value through insightful reporting and impactful project work. You’ll also support cross-functional and change initiatives, and play a central role in communicating the team's progress and value across the business.
Are you the Global Travel Buyer that completes our team?
We’re looking for someone analytical, curious, and proactive—who thrives on digging into data and making a tangible impact through procurement. If this sounds like you, you’ll likely recognize yourself in the following:
- Strong analytical skills; advanced in Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for Procurement and People-centric projects
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Experience or strong interest in multiple procurement categories
- Agile, self-driven, and collaborative team player
We embrace learning and growth and believe in giving you space to develop in this role. You may bring experiences beyond what’s listed—and that’s welcomed.
What’s in it for you? Let’s uncork!- Work on global projects that impact Heineken teams across the world
- A salary of around 85.000-125.000 euros annually including holiday allowance, with upto 15% bonus
- Be part of a people-first, high-energy team
- Help shape sourcing strategies that support wellbeing, sustainability, and value - Collaborate across multiple categories with real ownership from day one
Ready to join our team?
Excited to take the next step as our Global Travel Buyer— People Experience Procurement? Click the green application button and upload your CV. No need for a cover letter, but if you'd like to share why you're excited about this role, we'd love to hear it!