To strengthen our Sustainability team, we are looking to fill the following position as soon as possible:
Sustainability Expert with a focus on Roundwood (m/f/d). Possible work locations include one of our Austrian sites — Ybbs an der Donau, Brand near Zwettl — or our Czech site in Ždírec.
About Stora Enso
As part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable products in the areas of packaging, biomaterials and wood construction. We are also among the largest private forest owners worldwide.
We firmly believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
In 2024, we generated sales of EUR 9.1 billion with approximately 19,000 employees.
Stora Enso’s shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R), as well as in the USA as ADRs. https://www.storaenso.com/en/investors
The Wood Products Division is one of Europe’s largest sawn timber producers and a global leader in sustainable, wood-based construction solutions.
Our growing Building Solutions business offers building concepts and a wide range of products that support low-carbon construction and eco-friendly design. Stora Enso develops digital planning tools to facilitate the design, production, and implementation of wood construction projects.
In addition, our product portfolio includes applications for window, door, and packaging manufacturers as well as pellets for sustainable heat generation, learn more: https://www.storaenso.com/en/products/wood-products or https://www.storaenso.com/en
Your responsibilities:
Supporting the development of an Integrated Management System (IMS) for roundwood procurement
Responsibility for the PEFC and FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) Due Diligence System in coordination with group functions
Monitoring EUDR compliance (EU Deforestation Regulation) in roundwood procurement in close alignment with group functions
Implementing the Supplier Code of Conduct and coordinating supplier and service provider registration together with the roundwood procurement administration
Conducting internal audits and supporting external audits related to IMS and CoC in roundwood procurement
Performing on-site audits of suppliers and service providers in the case of standing stock purchases
Carrying out risk assessments of suppliers
Responsibility for the SURE certification (for RED compliance) in collaboration with the production sites
Supporting buyers with relevant documents, materials, and information
Close cooperation with various departments along the entire supply chain
Co-developing CO₂ reduction measures across the supply chain (Scope 3 emissions)
Providing support to the business unit on various sustainability-related topics
Your qualifications:
A university degree or alternatively a secondary school diploma (Matura) with at least 5 years of practical experience in the forestry or wood industry
Knowledge of ISO management systems and forest certification schemes (FSC, PEFC) – or a strong willingness to acquire this knowledge quickly
Excellent MS Office skills
Fluency in English; German and/or Czech is a strong advantage
What we offer:
Contribute to a more sustainable future and develop your career within an international company
Personal growth through new challenges
An interesting and varied role
Attractive compensation: We offer salaries above market level and well above the collective agreement for the sawmill industry. Annual salary reviews and a yearly bonus of up to 10% of your annual income complete our package. Let us know your desired salary in your application!
Curious to learn more?
Get to know our company now by watching our video: Stora Enso on YouTube.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact your future supervisor, Mr. Harald Schwarzschachner, at +43 6648291982 to learn more.
You can apply preferably via our online application tool, or alternatively by email at:
[email protected]
