Available Jobs at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the position:

• This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills to balance agility with governance, drive momentum, and ensure that innovation projects contribute to business success.
• Facilitate planning, execution, monitoring and control of risk, time, cost, quality and completion of strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within the innovative governance framework.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and alignment with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Project/Programme management, operational execution, and excellence - Deliver and manage designated NPI projects to drive business growth and enhance competitiveness
• Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership & Strategic Enablement - Foster a collaborative, motivated project team while leading and proactively coaching project teams in relation to project deliverables.
• Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Drive effective governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency, new processes, and systems.

The successful candidate must have the following Skills and experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and project management certification.
• 5+ years of experience in programme/project management within FMCG, preferably in NPI, or innovation roles.
• Proven track record in cross-functional business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and programme governance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and commercialisation processes.
• Strategic Influence & Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving & Agility
• Strong project management expertise (Gantt charts, risk matrices, project tracking tools).
• Adaptability and attention to detail.

Closing Date: 22/12/2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To lead, plan, and execute the global, regional and local category strategy for the Procurement Excellence priorities & programs. The Category Manager acts as a strategic sourcing business partner to internal OpCo stakeholders and serves as the interface to Heineken Global and local Procurement teams.
• The role ensures supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and alignment with Heineken’s sustainability ambitions by translating global procurement strategy into actionable regional and local category plans/initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate the company’s procurement strategy into actionable category plans, including Procurement Excellence priorities & programs.
• Lead the development and execution of local, regional and global categories in alignment with Heineken Global, Regional and local OpCo Procurement.
• Participate actively in the global category community to share insights and align strategic goals.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to maximize value and ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyze external markets and demand patterns to identify risks and opportunities.
• Implement sourcing strategies and tender processes that drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, including Source-to-Contract and Source-to-Pay processes.
• Support reporting and performance tracking through relevant HGP tool and platforms

Job Requirements: Education and Experience

• University level / master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience.
• A minimum of 5 years with progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, contract and vendor negotiations in an FMCG environment.
• Solid knowledge of Category Management, marketing and sales principles.
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Closing Date: 12/01/2026

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Purpose of the Job

• To sell and promote Heineken Beverages’ Brand portfolio by creating brand awareness and building brands in line with strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers.
• Achieve monthly sales targets through new business and upselling current customers.
• Use data to inform customers’ understanding of which products can help them reach their goals and how to achieve this.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and maintain a healthy pipeline for future deals.
• Present products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Conducting market research to keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain a strong brand image.
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of the sales and marketing team.
• Drive and maintain Accessibility, Affordability, Availability and Activation
• Run price driven promotions.
• Maintain call strike rate in accordance with targets.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of the sales teams and/ or the effectiveness of marketing activities.
• Take responsibility for personal improvement and skills development.

Job Requirements

Education

• A bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Relevant industry training and certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of sales experience
• Relevant experience within the Alcoholic Beverage or broader FMCG industry would be preferable.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Numerical and business acumen experience
• High levels of energy, persistence, drive as well as a sense of urgency.
• The ability to work optimally in a high performance and competitive environment.
• Ability to plan realistically and take action to deliver on time.
• Excellent negotiating skills to gain commitment to solutions by using your influencing and networking skills.
• Have a passion for customer service by making clients and their needs a primary focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High versatility to adapt to changing environment.

Closing Date: 26/12/2025