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

With over 20 years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and project management, I am a business advisor at BuyR, a company that provides responsible procurement solutions for renewable energy projects, and others. I have a law degree and a strong knowledge of procurement, which enables me to support clients from various sectors in purchasing procedures, market analyses, RFI, RFP, contract negotiation, and contract settlement.

My mission is to help clients achieve their sustainability and efficiency goals through strategic and innovative procurement practices. I have successfully managed and contributed to multiple energy and infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a salt plant in Germany, PV & wind farm projects, the analysis of the European and Polish rail market, the optimization of the procurement processes in NCBiR, and the implementation of a WMS system and delivery for PKPE. I am also skilled in IT and procurement project management, SAP MM, and compliance&ESG. I am passionate about learning new technologies and trends in the procurement field, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams.

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