2024 AHRMM Candidate Profile: Joshua Andrade, CMRP

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Joshua Andrade, CMRP

Director of Supply Chain Management
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ

 


Describe the reasons why you would like to run for the Advisory Board.

Thank you for the opportunity. I am committed to helping others. My passion is in leadership development. 
I have been in Supply Chain leadership for 20 years and in healthcare for 15. Over this time, I’ve realized that team success is more fulfilling than personal. I am dedicated to supporting the next generation of Supply Chain professionals in operational efficiencies and customer experience.

Thank you for your consideration.

Describe why you are a good candidate for this leadership role.

Career

I have been with HonorHealth for 15 years. Operationally, I have experienced an organizational merger, which came with changes to: Primary distributor, LUM to Bulk purchasing, ERP, EMR, expansions projects and a new, acute hospital build.

Industry Engagement

I have been the Education Chair for our local AHRMM chapter in Arizona. I have been selected into the Education Committee for AHRMM. I work closely with ASU to generate capstone projects for their master’s program students. I am currently collaborating with Scottsdale Community College to create a Supply Chain Certificate or associate degree.

Describe where you see health care evolving, and what you see supply chain’s role being in those future models.

Healthcare will continue to expand its scope and the continuum of care will be more emphasized in the preventative measures. Inventory management then moves from focusing on only acute centers to acute and non-acute, to then acute, non-acute and home health.

Vendor and Supplier management will be more in-depth collaborations. Business reviews will have greater details on product availability and origin points.

Supply Chain leadership will have the opportunity to capitalize on the new found appreciation and continue to prove how vital we are to the operation through risk mitigation.

Supply Chain team members will have a better understanding of our purpose. Patient care. As the labor market fluctuates a job is just a job until the “why” is understood.

How will your leadership and vision strengthen AHRMM?

I live AHRMM’s mission each day. I believe in education, leadership and improving our community. I have improved myself, my teams, and the local healthcare Supply Chain professions in Arizona through the educational offerings. I am continuously learning from my industry leaders, development coaches and college professors.

Background

Active member of AHRMM:  6 years

Years in healthcare: 15

Years worked in the healthcare supply chain profession: 15

Years worked in current position: 11

Number of direct reports: 4

Number of employees in your department: 52

Type of Organization: Hospital/Medical Center, Integrated Delivery Network (IDN)

Organization Setting: Urban

Organization’s licensed bed count: 1,400

Describe your current position and responsibilities:

I serve as the Director of Supply Chain Management, overseeing 2 of our 6 acute centers. My 2 facilities, Osborn and Shea Medical Centers hold 700 of the 1400 licensed beds and estimated $200 M of the $400 M in supply expense.

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s Applied Management
  • CMRP and Certified Healthcare Finance Professional (CHFP)
  • In progress of MBA, graduating September 2024

Service

List service to local chapter and to AHRMM national, including all committee/task force involvement, and whether you served as a member or as chair, within the past 5 years.

  • Arizona Chapter (AHMMA) Education Chair – 1 year
  • AHRMM Education Committee– 4 years
  • Recorded a 12-minute podcast with Justin Poulin for AHRMM 

List Annual Conferences, Leadership Training Conferences, and Thought Leader Summits attended, including dates and locations, within the past 5 years:

  • AHRMM Annual Conference San Diego in 2019 and Anaheim in 2022

Service to professional associations or community organizations to which you belong, including all committees, whether you served as a member or as chair, the year(s) of service, any elected offices held and the year(s) held:

  • Grand Canyon University 
  • Arizona State University
  • Healthcare Finance Management Association
  • Healthcare Industry Distribution Association 
  • AZ Dept of Health Services

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