I’m Josh Martin. I help restaurants, hospitality groups, institutional kitchens and farms buy well, work well with suppliers and keep inventory in order, as a short project or ongoing support.
From my years at UC Santa Cruz and on state committees, before HAPV.
Most operations hire separate help for purchasing, the kitchen and software. I’ve done all three, so my recommendations fit how your operation actually runs.
Fractional Procurement LeadershipCategory management, contract negotiation, RFPs and purchasing policy
Procurement and Operational OptimizationInventory, cost control, food costing and production efficiency
Technology and Systems ModernizationPurchasing and inventory software, reporting and adoption
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier DevelopmentGPO evaluations, local producers and small‑business suppliers
I started in kitchens. As a Certified Executive Chef I ran multi‑unit foodservice operations with multimillion‑dollar budgets and consulted for restaurants on recipes, food cost and production.
Then I moved into procurement at UC Santa Cruz, where I led purchasing programs, negotiated supplier incentives and brought small‑business participation to 25%. I also help run Martin Ranch Organics, a certified‑organic avocado ranch in Ventura County, so I know the supplier side of the table too.
I started HAPV Solutions to bring that mix to food and hospitality businesses that need senior purchasing help without a full‑time hire.
What’s slowing down your purchasing?I’ll reply by email.
