John Stevenson

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!

Founder / Director

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.

On a mission to make procurement Free & Simple for Hospitality Brands

Happy New Year to all my connections! 🎉

Wishing everyone a successful and prosperous 2026.

That said, this article, published on just the second official working day of the year was not an encouraging read for the pub industry and hospitality as a whole. It’s concerning when the government openly admits that “pubs will struggle with business rates.”

If you’re looking to take control in a challenging landscape, there are ways to protect margins and improve buying power:

✔️ Streamline visibility across your category spend
✔️ Secure better rates with existing and new suppliers
✔️ Access rebates and brand partnerships through our network
✔️ Pay zero for all of the above

If this sounds relevant, feel free to book some time with me:

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Open article: Prime Minister admits pubs will struggle with business rates by thecaterer.com

Prime Minister admits pubs will struggle with business rates

Procurement Pivots

Co-Founder

Coaching For Procurement Ltd

ILM accredited Coach Training for Procurement professionals who are passionate about making a difference to their team, stakeholders, customers and suppliers | Executive & Leadership Coach to Procurement | Procurement Team Coaching

Executive & Leadership Coach | Coach trainer for Procurement | Procurement Team Coach

DHL Supply Chain

• Passionate leadership sponsor of all People Engagement activity across the Capital Procurement business unit, supporting our colleagues in their wellbeing, professional development and connecting their needs with the purpose and mission of our People Strategy;  
• Planning and execution of the Capital business unit People strategy and the Capital Support team;
• Proud leadership of the Capital Support team; who assist the Capital Procurement teams in the delivery 
   of savings for the NHS;
• Leadership of the Programme Management, Contracting, DH Fund and Reconciliation teams in the 
   delivery of services to the Capital business unit;
• Stakeholder management across NHS Supply Chain Procurement Towers, SCCL, Legal, Customer and 
   Supplier base.

Head of Capital Support (NHS Supply Chain)

Reconciliation Manager Capital Solutions

Contract Reconciliation Manager

Oliver James Associates

• Responsible for compliance and contract operations of permanent and contract placements in the 
   Insurance and Financial markets;
• Management of back office teams in order to ensure compliance with all processes and recruitment 
   standards;

Various roles (Compliance Manager / Contract Operations Manager / Operations Consultant)

Datamonitor

• Providing information and data solutions to European markets;
• Connecting and building relationships with CIO communities in Europe;

Business Development Manager

SDL plc

•	 Providing translation software solutions to the Spanish translation market;
•	 Connecting and building relationships with the translation community in Spain;
•	 Leading presentations about our software solutions in Spanish.

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Are you a driven & passionate Procurement & Supply Chain leader?

Are you keen to increase your confidence, visibility and strategic thinking in your role?

Are you finding yourself stuck, overwhelmed and burnt out?

If so, I can help...

I am a qualified & EMCC accredited Executive and Leadership coach, with 10+ years' experience in coaching, leadership and management roles in Procurement & Supply Chain businesses, supporting Procurement teams to deliver value. I have lived and worked in several countries, gaining invaluable business, cultural and multilingual experience in global organisations in both the private and public sector. 

I hold a judgement-free, confidential space for Procurement Leaders, partnering with them & their Procurement teams to increase their self-awareness, build their confidence and self-belief so that they can increase their impact within their organisation in a way that supports their wellbeing.  

I offer coaching solutions to Procurement leaders & their teams:

➡️ 1:1 Executive & Leadership Coaching
➡️ Procurement Team Coaching
➡️ ILM Coaching Qualifications tailored to Procurement using the P.R.O.C.U.R.E® coaching framework, which also doubles up as a soft skills framework to engage with your stakeholders. 

Message me to set up a free consultation call to discuss how I can best help you.

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