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Ty LaFont, MBA, PMP, CSCP

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Manager of Category Managment at Stanford Health Care
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

A results-driven strategic sourcing leader at Stanford Health Care with extensive experience in healthcare and retail. He specializes in category management, cost reduction, and enhancing operational efficiency. He holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and is certified as a PMP and CSCP.

Described by a long-term colleague as a leader who excels at unifying cross-functional teams, often "leading the charge" to ensure all parts of the business come together successfully.

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Current Role
Manager of Category Managment
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Healthcare Procurement
Leads enterprise-wide category management at Stanford Health Care, driving OPEX and CAPEX savings initiatives across multiple hospitals.
Strategic Sourcing
His career is built on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management to achieve significant cost reductions and business goals.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Manager of Category Managment
Stanford Health Care
1-2011 - 3-2018
AVP/Director, Merchandise Planning
West Marine
2-2003 - 1-2011
Category Manager
West Marine
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Education
9-2024 - 9-2025
Executive Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Golden Gate University
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