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Rahul Salian

Rahul Salian

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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  • About me

    CIPS Level 4 (ongoing )lStrategic Sourcing Manager at Herbalife | Logistics & Warehousing Optimization Expert

  • Education

    • Institute Of Finance and International Management,Bangalore

      2009 - 2011
      PGDM Operations & Finance

      Post Graduation

    • Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute Of Technology

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor Of Engineering Mechanical

      Graduation

  • Experience

    • Himalaya Wellness Company

      Jul 2011 - Apr 2015
      Strategic Sourcing Analyst

      • Sourcing new suppliers for Packaging materials with category management

    • Marico Limited

      May 2015 - Apr 2018
      Procurement Lead

      Manage the procurement of RM Specialty chemicals for Indian business.Top Key skills -Category Management, Cost Optimization, Supplier relationship management

    • Accenture

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Management Consultant

      Spearheaded delivery excellence team for managing projects on category management & zero-based budgeting & procurement advisory projects Specialize in sourcing & procurement in bringing value to the clients in COGS optimization

    • Herbalife

      May 2019 - now

      Primary responsibility is to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for the procurement of logistics and warehousing services. Working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance overall supply chain performance. Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Sourcing Strategy2. Supplier Identification & Selection 3. Contract Negotiation & Management 4. Supplier Performance Management 5. Logistics & Warehousing Optimization 6. Risk Mitigation & Complaince7. Stakeholder Collabration 8. Cost Optimization & Savings 9. Contionious Improvement Show less

      • Manager -Global Strategic sourcing (Logistics & Warehousing )

        Mar 2022 - now

      • Category Sourcing Lead -Global Strategic Sourcing

        May 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ethical procurement and supply 2025

      CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
      Jun 2025

    • The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now (getAbstract Summary)

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Leadership Mindsets

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Pricing Strategy: Value-Based Pricing

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Building Business Relationships

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Project Manager to Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management

      LinkedIn
      May 2023
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    • Communicating with Confidence

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Project Management Foundations: Procurement

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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    • Building Professional Relationships

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      Fortius Award Head Procurement Mar 2017 Savings through category management
    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      IVI & Marci Non Agri Procurement Head Feb 2017 Splendid improvement in Category management & Supplier Relationship management
    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      Spotlight Award Global Procurement Head Jan 2017 Zero Stock out for Quarter Q3 2017
    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      Citius award Non Agri Procurement Head Aug 2016 Cost reduction in various Categories
    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      Fortius award Non Agri Procurement Head Jun 2016 Cost reduction in critical Perfume & Antioxidant categories .
    • Awarded to Rahul Salian
      Marvellous award Non Agri Procurement Head Mar 2016 Reduction of stock out and improving the service level to 99.7%