Ron Joy Cpim
About Ron Joy Cpim
Ron Joy is the Director of Indirect Procurement at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic sourcing, with a career spanning over three decades in various leadership roles.
Current Role at Canopy Growth Corporation
Ron Joy serves as the Director of Indirect Procurement at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and supplier management to align with corporate goals. His leadership in this capacity has contributed to the strategic development of key suppliers, ensuring that program objectives are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Canopy Growth
Prior to his current role, Ron Joy worked at Canopy Growth Corporation in various capacities. He was a Supply Chain Specialist for four months in 2018 and later served as the Manager of Retail, Sales, and Marketing Procurement for nine months from 2018 to 2019. His work during this time focused on enhancing supply chain operations and procurement processes.
Professional Background in Procurement
Ron Joy has held significant procurement roles in various organizations. He was the Director of Procurement at Newterra Ltd. from 2016 to 2018, where he managed procurement strategies. Additionally, he served as Operations/Supply Chain/E-Commerce Manager at Wallack's Art Supplies and Gallery Limited from 2014 to 2016, and as Supply Chain Operations Director at General Dynamics Canada for 18 years, from 1994 to 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Ron Joy has a diverse educational background from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he studied various programs including Machinist, Tool and Die, and CPIM Certified. He also pursued Business studies at Carleton University. His commitment to professional development includes working towards a PMP designation from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Ron Joy has achieved notable successes in supply chain management. He played a key role in supporting 100% on-time manufacturing and customer delivery commitments. He also successfully resolved four union contract negotiations and developed new product introduction processes that significantly reduced product time to market.