John Stevenson

Zero Procure

We are Zero. We're changing the way you'll procure. Forever. Born during the Pandemic, inspired to support, most definitely - here to stay.

Zero Procure makes procurement effortless, efficient and above all saves you money. We differ from more traditional procurement companies, as you, our customers pay Zero. Zero Cost, Zero Risk, Zero Contract.

Adding great value through our expertise and our vast network of suppliers, Zero Procure also provides a high yielding and low-cost sales tool for suppliers.

Founder / Director

ACT Clean

Director

ACT are the premier supplier of cleaning and support services to the hospitality industry in London. I am one of the founders responsible for business development.

Owner

Aquila Support Services

I was employed by Aquila s their Business Development Director. In my time at Aquila we successfully manged to secure major contracts for support services including Wembley &amp; Emirates Stadiums and Gordon Ramsay Holdings

Business Development Director

RPL Business Systems

Telesales Manager

Founder/Director of Zero Procure - making procurement simple at ZERO cost!

I co-founded Zero Procure back in 2020 because I knew procurement could be done differently.

I’d already been working in the hospitality industry for…well my whole life. But I’d previously run a cleaning business for 11 years before I sold it in 2017.

And there’s something I noticed about procurement:

- You either did it yourself…taking time away from your core job
- You could hire someone to do it…but they only have so much buying power
- You could hire a procurement company…that will charge you a percentage of your savings
- Or you could go with option 4…paying just the supplier for your goods, but also getting the best prices

Here’s our cue to come in.

Zero Procure works the exact same as any other procurement company…but you, the customer, don’t pay a thing!

Honestly, it’s as simple as that (we get our cuts from the supplier, not you).

Sound intriguing?

Feel free to send me a message and let’s have a chat about how we can help your business!

Narrate Your Career Ltd

www.narrateyourcareer.co.uk 

I help experienced procurement professionals who are stuck or lacking confidence or direction in their career or job search, to identify and land the right job and fall back in love with their career again. I do this through personalised 1-2-1 coaching and support.

Are you a UK-based procurement professional feeling any of the below:

Do you feel unmotivated or stuck in your current career?
Do you want to change roles but not sure what would make you happy?
Are you even considering a move out of procurement, but are not sure where to start with your search?
Are you feeling that your role or company is no longer aligned to your values or goals?
Do you need more flexibility and to find a role that will allow you to live your life with more enjoyment?
Are you letting your fears get in the way of making a move in your career?
Do you find the search process frustrating and soul destroying?
Are you finding that others are being approached for roles, but you're not being seen?
Would you like to stand out much more now that the market is more competitive?
Would you like to be able to tell your story and show your value more successfully?

If any of this resonates, then you are not alone. I've worked with procurement professionals over the last 10 years who have felt the same way, and then gone on to find the right role and feel excited about their career again.

If you would like to gain clarity about your goals, feel more aligned and motivated in your career, and have increased confidence to show your value to your network and throughout your job search then please get in touch to book a Free 30 Minute Career Consultation Call.

I offer single sessions to support with your CV, LinkedIn, Interview Confidence, Network Building as well as coaching programmes to help with your career direction and to gain better results in your job search.

Procurement Career Coach, Founder

Butler Rose

Butler Rose Procurement is a specialist procurement recruitment business, providing customers with recruitment support particularly across management and leadership roles in the UK. 
•	Procurement Leadership (CPO’s, Heads of Procurement, Procurement Directors, Heads of Category)
•	Procurement Change and Transformation
•	Outsourcing and Offshoring (ITO, BPO)
•	Category Management – Indirect, Direct, IT & Corporate Services
•	Strategic Sourcing
•	Procurement Management 
•	Vendor Management and Supplier Relationship Management
•	Third-Party Governance
•	Contract and Commercial Management
•	Procurement Operations (P2P, S2P, Procurement Tools, Systems and Analytics)

Butler Rose has been established since 2014 and has experienced huge success across multiple markets and geographies. The business has been heavily specialised across finance and accounting and more recently procurement and broader supply chain. This is an entrepreneurial environment which invests in growth and innovation, whilst benefitting from the support of a large, PE-backed group (nGAGE Talent).

I pride myself on providing a highly personalised and unique candidate experience, particularly across areas such as CV writing and interview preparation in order to ensure that individuals are able to demonstrate their value.

Divisional Manager - UK Procurement Lead

Hays Procurement

Running senior appointments across the private sector in London.

Recent placements included:
Head of Procurement - FM business
Head of Vendor Management - PE Business
IT Sourcing Team Manager - FS
Head of Offshoring - FS
Senior Category Lead (FM/CRES) - Big 4
Global Category Manager (Market Data) - Big 4
Senior IT Category Lead - Consulting
Senior Professional Services Category Sourcing Specialist - Procurement Consultancy
Global Travel Lead - Fintech

Director - Procurement Senior Appointments (London)

Senior Manager - Manager Procurement and Supply Chain team (London)

Hays

Joined Hays as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in 2000 - progressed throughout career to manage a number of teams:
2000 - 2004 Hays Logistics and Supply Chain
2004  - 2009 Hays Construction & Property (Managing teams across Architecture, Interior Design, Property and Surveying)
2009 - 2011 Hays Construction & Property (Managing Social Housing team)
2011 - 2013 Hays Financial Markets (Managing across Internal Audit, Operational Risk and Banking Operations)

Senior Manager - Various Roles

Helping UK Procurement Professionals Build Clarity, Confidence & Career Success

Are you an experienced procurement professional feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure about your next career move? You’re not alone. The procurement job market is more competitive than ever, and it’s easy to feel invisible, frustrated, or uncertain about your direction.

I’m Donna, the proud Founder of Narrate Your Career, and I help procurement professionals like you gain clarity, confidence, and visibility so you can secure the right job or rediscover fulfilment in your current role. It’s not always about making a move - sometimes, it’s about understanding what aligns with you and how to enjoy your career again.
•	Struggling to define your next career step?
•	Frustrated by a job search that’s going nowhere?
•	Feeling unfulfilled or unmotivated in your current role?
•	Unsure whether to stay in procurement or explore other options?
•	Seeing others get approached for roles while you’re feeling undervalued?
•	Ready to take control, stand out, and move forward with more purpose in 2025?

Ways I Can Support You:

•	One-to-One Career Coaching – Gain clarity on your career direction, align with your values, and move forward with confidence.

•	Job Search Strategy – Build a focused and effective job search plan that gets results.

•	CV & LinkedIn Optimisation – Craft a compelling CV and LinkedIn profile that showcases your value and attracts opportunities.

•	Interview & Confidence Coaching – Overcome nerves, tell your story effectively, and perform at your best in interviews.

•	Networking & Visibility – Position yourself in the market, grow your network, and get noticed by the right people.

•	Career Alignment & Fulfillment – Explore how to find more enjoyment and purpose in your current role or determine the right next step for you.

How to Get Started:

•	One-to-One Support – Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your situation and how we can work together to help you move forward successfully. DM or book direct 
•	Subscribe to My Weekly LinkedIn Newsletter
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If you’re ready to gain clarity, confidence, feel more aligned, and take control of your procurement career, let’s connect!

Visit my featured section to sign up or DM or drop me an email to donna@narrateyourcareer.co.uk

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