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

SpendHQ

Vice President, Delivery & Procurement Excellence

Procurement Excellence Lead

KPMG US

Senior Associate - Procurement & Outsourcing Advisory

Bulgari

Procurement Administrator

The BE Foundation

Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering and supporting teenagers from single mothers to pursue education. We achieve this through clothing drive fundraisers, gathering gently used clothing to provide essential items for teens in need. Additionally, we conduct online money fundraising campaigns to cover medical and school expenses, ensuring financial barriers don't hinder their education. Partnering with social work organizations and community projects, we offer comprehensive support systems to empower teenagers and their families. Through these efforts, we aim to remove obstacles and create opportunities for these teens to achieve their full potential and build a brighter future.

CEO - Non-Profit Organization 

Zinntex, LLC

*Ensure successful integration and processing of EDI standard documents such as 850, 856, 870, 940, and 810.
*Successfully lead the implementation of the Drop-Ship Program for Nordstrom at the firm by analyzing its functionality, remediating errors, and providing support to the rest of my team for its operation.
*Analyze errors in the EDI ASN data based on the current 856 Advanced Ship Notice (ASN) configurations used by the EDI Department.
*Develop and publish reporting via Access, Excel, and PowerPoint for senior management which includes status updates of transaction level data.
*Report directly to the CEO and Manage daily EDI reports, open order reports, booking reports, and invoice reports.
*Manage daily payment of accounts, invoices, and credits.

EDI Analyst/Accounts Payable and Receivable

Procurement Excellence Lead @SpendHQ | COE | Former - KPMG US, LVMH | Content Writer | Digital Transformation & Change Management Advisor | Driving Success Through Procurement Excellence.

I am a procurement and digital transformation industry and consultancy expert with over eight years of progressive global procurement experience. Passionate about all thing's procurement and skilled in leading, delivering and streamlining the end-to-end source-to-pay processes of various technology implementations. Expert in process improvement and end-user experience design and best practices. Proficient in supplier relationship management, business process management (BPM), process documentation, change management, project management, vendor category strategy, risk and compliance, training and communication strategies and support from start to production delivery across multiple countries. 

I have successfully led and supported the implementation, project management, supplier onboarding, training, and change management on various technology Procurement transformations globally, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. 

As a staunch advocate for enhancing the digital procurement and end-user experience, I have played a pivotal role in elevating organizations' procurement transformations through the implementation of adoption best practices and overcoming key implementation challenges.

In my current role as a Procurement Excellence lead at SpendHQ, I am deeply committed to driving success through procurement excellence, to enhancing end-user experiences, client success, and long-term collaboration and partnerships. 

Furthermore, I specialize in developing change management, project management, and supplier onboarding strategies essential for seamless procurement transformations and implementations.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I am also a Procurement Content creator on a mission to elevate Procurement's profile with the next generation procurement professionals and the Founder of "The BE Foundation", a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships, mentorships, and job placement assistance to single mothers and talented high school students in need in Honduras. 
Additionally, with the generous support of our donors, we have donated over $250,000 worth of PPE products to public hospitals, schools, and local clinics in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

I take great pride in being an outspoken advocate for equity, inclusive cultures, and opportunities for all. My leadership style is characterized by leading through example and fostering a culture of courage, initiative, leadership, and enthusiasm.

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