At Billerud, we believe that when we keep tomorrow in mind, we do our very best today. With over 150 years of heritage in the forestry and paper industry, we continue to lead the development of renewable packaging materials. Our work begins in the forest and in the strength of our wood supply operations.

We are now looking for a Vice President Wood Supply, who will take overall responsibility for our European wood supply and play a crucial role in securing the fiber availability that underpins Billerud’s long‑term success.

NOTE: That all applications are requested to be sent to our recruitment partner, Boyden. Find more information below. 

About the role

As Vice President Wood Supply, you hold strategic, tactical, and operational responsibility for Billerud’s European wood supply. You ensure long‑term availability of pulpwood, wood chips and biofuels—at the right quality, cost, and sustainability level.

You will lead and develop a sizeable organization across several countries, establish efficient ways of working, drive partnerships and create a strong safety culture. This role is central to strengthening Billerud’s competitiveness, supporting our climate ambitions and leading transformation in a complex and evolving supply market.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strategies that secure the long-term supply of wood in Europe at optimized cost.
• Hold group‑wide responsibility for pulpwood, wood chips, biofuels and timber exchange transactions.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and expand business with private forest owners.
• Set the strategic direction for Wood Supply Europe in alignment with Billerud’s overall business strategy.
• Drive development of processes, ways of working, follow‑up and reporting with focus on efficiency and cost optimization.
• Ensure organizational capabilities match operational needs and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards, Supplier Code of Conduct and Billerud’s Science‑Based Targets.
• Contribute to the development of Billerud’s European Management Team
• Contribute to the development of Billerud’s European business strategy
• Inspire, motivate and coach leaders and teams.
• Develop competencies and foster a culture of engagement and strong safety—both physical and psychosocial.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• University degree in business, supply chain management, forestry or similar.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience within wood supply or a comparable field.
• At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in relevant areas.
• Strong track record in change management and transformation.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experienced negotiator with knowledge of contract laws

Meritorious: forestry IT systems, FSC/PEFC certification knowledge.
Excellent proficiency in English and Swedish.

To succeed in this role, you are result‑oriented, proactive and capable of balancing strategic and analytical thinking with hands‑on leadership. You communicate clearly, challenge status quo when needed and thrive in complex environments with many stakeholders.

Our values are central in our business and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say.

Please send your application to our recruitment partner at Boyden.

Elise Andrén, Boyden Executive Search
eandstrom@boyden.com
+46 70 521 46 80

For any internal questions contact Kajsa Mühlenfels (VP HR Europe) at Kajsa.Muhlenfels@billerud.com

Please send your application to Boyden Recruitment latest April 3rd. 

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.