Sustainability Expert, Chain of Custody

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.

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.

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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 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.