Inta Varga-Vaza

Procurement and finance professional with extensive experience in driving cost efficiency, optimising supplier relationships, and ensuring robust financial control. Skilled at delivering value through strategic sourcing, contract management, and process improvement.

Wide range of personal and professional interests encapsulating both artistic and analytical strengths, enabling me to approach challenges with creativity, precision, and strategic insight.

Buyer Apr 2021 - Now
Spanjer Chemicals Ltd  
 
-Sole responsibility for business component purchase and scheduling, yearly spend of 5M.
-Built relationships with customers to deliver succesful small and large scale new projects.
-Managed high-value, high-intensity, and complex projects to tight deadlines. 
-Investigated, reviewed, and expanded the supplier base to eliminate supply chain disruptions.
-Negotiated new contracts to achieve gross margin growth from 37% to 46% over 4 years.
-Reduced monthly purchase invoice discrepancies from 5% to 0%.
-Identified, analysed and eliminated system and workflow deficiencies.
-Successfully implemented ISO accreditations as part of a three-person team.
-Built strong interpersonal relationships across departments to positively impact production outcomes.
-Organised international imports and managed import requirements for chemical shipments.
-Ensured company compliance with industry-specific regulations.
 
 
 
Accounts Payable Clerk             

Jan 2020 – Apr 2021
Altrad Group – Cape Industrial Services 
 -Reconciled account statements with precision, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
-Processed a high volume of invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, including those from one-time vendors.
-Entrusted to handle the most sensitive and complex supplier invoice queries, ensured prompt resolution while upholding excellent supplier service standards and built strong working relationships.
-Liaised effectively with procurement teams and site contacts to address supplier queries, providing clear and timely progress updates.
-Verified supplier bank details in accordance with the company's compliance and verification procedures.
-Worked on accurate direct postings as part of accounting system change process
-Executed accurate direct postings during a business-wide, multi-accounting system transition, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption. 
 
 
Finance Officer - Cash Management                                 

Mar 2013 – Dec 2015
NHS Shared Business Services
 
-Prepared accurate and highly detailed cash books and cash flow statements before deadlines to support clients’ financial planning.
-Executed multi-million-pound BACS, CHAPS, cheque, foreign, and internal transfers without duplication. 
-Created accurate journals and completed bank reconciliations ahead of deadlines while exceeding quality standards.
-Investigated and resolved recurring issues, contributing to broader process improvements.
-Collaborated with offshore teams to resolve operational challenges. 
-Built and maintained strong relationships with an allocated cluster of clients.
-Contributed to work process improvements, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, and system testing.
-Successfully trained new starters within cash team.
 
 
Finance Assistant         

Aug 2010 – Feb 2013
Bezier Ltd
 
-Analysed print jobs for inefficiencies and recommended process improvements to reduce waste and costs.
-Maintained high-quality costing system data entry to enable prompt job release for invoicing.
-Participated in experience exchange for quoting and commercial pricing.
-Assisted Finance Manager with precise margin analysis and reporting.
-Supported sales and purchase ledgers with tasks such as account reconciliations, aged debt management, invoice and credit note raising and posting, supplier invoice entry and coding, PO and POD chasing and querying, account consolidations, month-end reporting, and other ad hoc duties.
 
 
Team Leader Assistant                                                                                      Oct 2009 – Jul 2010
Farmers Boy, Morrisons
            
-Assisted team leader in supervising daily operations within a meat production factory.
-Supported and coordinated a team of 5 to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
-Accurately completed and maintained essential documentation and records.
-Contributed to maintaining high-quality production and compliance with health and safety regulations.
-Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective communication within the team.
Media Planner                                

May 2008 – Aug 2009
Mediapool Ltd. 
 -Successfully planned and purchased advertising spots across printed media, radio, internet, and TV, aligning with client goals and budget, with a specialization in printed media. 
-Prepared detailed tender offers and documentation for media buying processes.
-Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategy plans.
-Provided accurate quoting and pricing for the company’s services.
 
P&G Account Manager                  

Jan 2007 – May 2008           
Young&Rubicam|Garage 4x4 Ltd. 
    
-Led end-to-end project management and customer service for creative design projects.
-Managed widely successful TV commercial adaptations in four languages for Colgate-Palmolive across the Baltic states, collaborating closely with teams in Lithuania and Estonia.
-Effectively presented the company to existing and potential clients and suppliers.
-Attended a wide variety of seminars to enhance knowledge of local and global market trends.
 

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge | Standguide | 2024-2025
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting | Wakefield College | 2012-2014
Level 2 Graphic Design | University of Latvia | 2008-2009
Level 4 Commercial Executive of Advertising Services | Riga Technical University Liepaja
Branch professional secondary school | 2004 - 2008