Salman Rana

Client Relations & Customer Success Specialist (Inside Sales) @ Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd

About

Canadian Citizen and a results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with 3+ years of experience in sourcing, vendor management and inventory planning across international suppliers.I specialize in managing end-to-end purchasing processes - from supplier selection and negotiation to order execution and performance tracking. My experience includes analyzing product demand, monitoring inventory trends, and using data-driven insights to optimize cost, margins and supply continuity.I’ve worked in fast-paced environments where I handled multiple product lines, coordinated shipments and resolved supplier issues to ensure smooth operations. I also bring strong analytical capabilities, using Excel and basic Power BI to track KPIs, pricing, and supplier performance.In addition to my professional experience, I co-founded a sourcing and procurement business where I managed supplier relationships, pricing strategies and product execution for client projects.Core strengths include:• Procurement & Vendor Management• Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation• Inventory Planning & Replenishment• Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel)• Purchase Order Management (End-to-End)• Cost Optimization & Margin AnalysisAlways seeking better opportunities in procurement, purchasing or supply chain where I can contribute to efficient operations and business growth.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

Industry

Building Materials

Skill

Category Management, Demand Planning, Microsoft Power BI, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Purchase Orders, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Workflow Automation, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Vendor Negotiation, Communication, Procurement Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Risk Management, Cost Reduction Strategies, Compliance & Policy Alignment

Experience

Client Relations & Customer Success Specialist (Inside Sales)

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Surrey, BC

Building client relationships, coordinating orders, and supporting sales through strong communication and ERP systems to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Founder & Procurement Lead

ProSource Manufacturing

2023-12 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Vancouver, BC

- Led supplier sourcing, product selection and pricing negotiations for client projects. - Evaluated suppliers based on cost, quality and delivery timelines. - Managed purchasing operations and tracked orders, costs and margins. - Handled multiple procurement projects simultaneously with tight timelines. - Supported business decisions using Excel-based reporting and analysis.

Procurement Lead

Glovendor

2023-1 - 2026-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Nashville, TN

- Managed end-to-end procurement and sourcing across multiple international suppliers. - Negotiated pricing, lead times and supplier terms to optimize costs and margins. - Coordinated purchase orders, shipment tracking and delivery timelines. - Analyzed supplier performance, demand trends and inventory data. - Maintained accurate procurement records, pricing data and supplier documentation. - Resolved supplier issues including delays, discrepancies and quality concerns.

Logistics & Procurement Assistant

Glovendor

2022-2 - 2023-1 · 1 yr

Nashville, TN

- Supported purchase order processing, shipment tracking, and supplier coordination. - Maintained accurate records for orders, pricing and delivery timelines. - Assisted in resolving supplier issues and order discrepancies.

Client Services Associate

The Home Depot

2019-6 - 2022-3 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Port Coquitlam, BC

- Assisted customers with product selection and purchasing decisions. - Managed special orders, returns and service desk operations. - Supported inventory accuracy and product organization.