Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world while gaining valuable work experience for the future? As a summer substitute, you will play a significant role in our operations. We believe you thrive when you take responsibility and work with a safety-conscious mindset while having fun with your colleagues.
The employment period is primarily from June to August, with the possibility of starting as early as April-May, and the working hours are during the day.
With us, the forest, people, and business grow.
We are now looking for a summer substitute as Purchasing Support. The position for this role is at one of our offices in Arvika or Billingsfors.
As Purchasing Support, you will be responsible for assisting existing timber buyers in their work. Your tasks include following up on forestry plans and providing action proposals to timber buyers, inventorying forestry plans, and other forest management measures. You will collaborate with local timber buyers.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is currently studying a relevant program at a college, university, or vocational school. You have a strong personal drive and a good ability to structure your own work, allowing you to manage many different tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. Furthermore, we value your ability to collaborate with others as well as your capacity to drive your own work.
Skills and qualifications required for this role:
- You are solution- and results-oriented and approach challenges with a positive attitude
- Ability to prioritize and make decisions
- You are comfortable working independently
- Proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- A valid driver’s license (B) and access to your own car
What we offer
We believe that our employees are the key to success. Along with other benefits, a summer substitute position with us enables professional development, well-being, and, not least, a foot in the door and an important step for your continued career with us. As a summer substitute, you will also be part of the journey that Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forestry company into a growth company in renewable materials – an industry with great potential driven by global megatrends.
How can you apply for this position?
You can only submit your application to us via our recruitment system. As we review applications, conduct interviews, and fill positions continuously, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible, but no later than December 31, 2025.
Depending on the position, we may invite you to our video interview tool and/or ask you to complete tests. Our recruitment process may also include other pre-employment activities, such as background checks, reference checks, health tests, as well as alcohol and drug tests.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture partner Anna Frosch at
[email protected].
Come and work at The Renewable Materials Company!
The forest is the heart of Stora Enso, and our belief is that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000 employees, and in 2024, revenue amounted to 9 billion euros.
We believe that diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making.
Different teams with diverse backgrounds help us explore various perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We actively work to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer that follows non-discriminatory practices.
Feel free to watch our film and check out information on our website to learn more about what it’s like to work with us:
Skogsvägen - Stora Enso Forest
Your Timber Buyer - Stora Enso Forest
Stora Enso Forest