Sebastian Skrzipek

Head of Procurement @ Daimler Truck Australia Pacific

About

Senior finance and procurement leader with 25 years of experience across ANZ and EMEA within multinational organisations. Proven track record of delivering sustainable business outcomes through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and digital transformation. Extensive experience managing complex procurement environments, including large spend portfolios and supplier ecosystems. Recognised for driving cost optimisation, process improvement, and value creation through data-driven decision-making.Highly skilled in financial analysis and business case development, with the ability to translate complex insights into clear strategies and executable solutions. Trusted partner to executive leadership, shaping business plans and enabling informed decision-making at the highest level. A forward-thinking leader who embraces emerging technologies, fosters high-performing teams, and consistently delivers results in dynamic and challenging environments. Leadership & Strategy-  Lead change management and digital transformation-  Develop high-performing, benchmark-setting teams recognised for operational excellence and efficiency, while embedding a culture of accountability-  Operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with strong adaptability-  Build and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders Commercial & Financial-  Expert negotiator in complex contract & pricing discussions, delivering measurable value-  Translate multifaceted market dynamics into robust forecasts, budgets, and financial plans-  Communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders -  Strong capability in product costing, pricing strategies, and margin optimisation Transformation & Systems-  Extensive experience operating within cross-functional matrix organisations -  Advanced Power BI expertise (executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, performance analytics)-  SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO, consolidation, Report Writer/ Painter), SAP Analytics Cloud (management reporting)

Country

Australia

City

Greater Melbourne Area

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Workshop Moderation, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Reporting & Analysis, Target Costing, Costings, Month-End Close Process, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Procure-to-Pay, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, SAP, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Cost Accounting

Experience

Head of Procurement

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Melbourne, VIC

Direct reports: 2 Procurement Managers Stakeholder level: CEO, CFO, Executive Board, global HQs (Germany, Japan), cross-functional leadership Core Accomplishments: - Led strategic negotiation of large 3PL contract, unlocking double-digit cost savings - Developed long-term strategic roadmap for vehicle preparation centres - Drove commercial negotiation outcomes exceeding 10% by embedding digital cost transparency and analytics-led insights - Reduced non-compliant purchases by 95% through P2P redesign - Awarded Daimler Extra Mile Award for seamless setup of new warehouse - Championed vertical growth by integrating Financial Services - Established robust procurement frameworks and compliance controls, resulting in zero findings in the 2025 Corporate Audit

Commercial Finance Manager

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific

2017-8 - 2022-10 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Greater Melbourne Area

Stakeholder level: CEO, CFO, Executive Board, global HQs (Germany, Japan), cross-functional leadership Core Accomplishments: - Repositioned underperforming Mitsubishi Fuso brand through targeted pricing, product, and sales strategy, multifold increasing revenue, market share, and profitability - Co-led strategic growth initiatives to transform the Mercedes-Benz truck segment, tripling annual sales volumes - Spearheaded revival of Mercedes-Benz bus division, restoring profitability & long-term viability by architecting & delivering the Southern Cross business plan - Instigated major sales initiatives Blue Horizon & Phoenix to clear slow-moving stock - SAP implementation (FI, CO) - Changed organisation’s culture towards profitability focus - Directed legal entity inauguration - Reduced month-end process time by 20% - Honoured with the Daimler Excellence Award

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Continental

2013-10 - 2017-8 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Greater Melbourne Area

Direct reports: 6 (4 financial analysts, 1 software engineer, 1 apprentice) Stakeholder level: CEO, CFO, Executive Board, global HQs (Germany, USA, China, Singapore, Brazil), cross-functional leadership Core Accomplishments: - Awarded 5x worldwide best Controlling department (2012- 2016) - Instigated & designed facilitation of an R&D Hub in Australia - Increased company’s government support by $30m

Manager Financial Planning Reporting

Continental

2011-7 - 2013-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Greater Melbourne Area

Direct reports: 3 (2 financial analysts, 1 apprentice) Stakeholder level: CEO, CFO, Executive Board, global HQs (Germany, USA, China, Singapore, Brazil), cross-functional leadership Core Accomplishments: - Partnered with executives for non-automotive business acquisitions worth $20m - Designed an MIS system for P&L deviation analysis: New Dawn

Management Accountant

Continental

2006-4 - 2011-6 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Greater Melbourne Area

Core Accomplishments: - Implemented an SAP business consolidation system for financial reporting - Implemented global SAP based controlling systems - SAP CO-PA implementation for customer and segment profitability analysis

Financial Analyst

Emerson

2004-4 - 2006-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Berlin Metropolitan Area

- Created a freight cost information system and realised €1.2m cost savings in transport costs - Created a MIS to consolidate & analyse financial performance of 16 locations across EMEA

Financial Analyst

DaimlerChrysler

2001-7 - 2004-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Berlin Metropolitan Area

- Realised €1m cost savings in production relocation, maintenance, and supply chain by: 1. Setup of a supply chain collaboration project with key suppliers 2. Developed a logistics information system to manage external service providers 3. Managed a cost collaboration project for supplier packaging including reimbursements negotiation 4. Workshop moderation for process improvements in operations