David Chavez, MBA, Pmp, Cscp
About David Chavez, MBA, Pmp, Cscp
David Chavez, MBA, PMP, CSCP, serves as System Director II at CommonSpirit Health's Enterprise Consulting Group. He has over two decades of experience in supply chain management and strategic initiatives, including significant roles in various organizations and a key contribution during the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
David Chavez currently serves as System Director II (Senior Director) in the Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG) at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he has led strategic initiative engagements for senior executives across various business areas, including Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Clinical Informatics. He played a significant role in the transformation and integration activities during the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives into CommonSpirit Health. Additionally, he led a national engagement team that established surge capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on virtual care processes and technologies.
Education and Expertise
David Chavez holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from Colorado State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in supply chain management and operations. He has demonstrated expertise in value engineering, cost reduction, and process improvement throughout his career.
Background
David Chavez has a diverse professional background with over two decades of experience in supply chain management and operations. He began his career as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Xerox from 1990 to 1995. He then worked at Trane as a Supplier Development Engineer/Manager from 1995 to 1999. Following this, he served as Commodity Manager at Quantum Corp from 1999 to 2002 and as Director of Supply Chain Management at Impact Confections from 2002 to 2005. He held the position of Director, Sourcing & Supply Chain (Interim VP Operations) at Westone Laboratories from 2006 to 2012.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David Chavez has excelled in various roles, particularly in value engineering and cost reduction through process and labor productivity improvements. His leadership in strategic analyses and supplier changes has contributed to significant operational enhancements. His global operations and supplier management experience spans across Asia, Europe, South America, and North America, showcasing his capability in managing complex supply chains and strategic initiatives.