Bradena W. Payne
IBM

Bradena W. Payne is currently a part of IBM Integrated Supply Chain as a client solutions procurement bid team lead. Ms. Payne joined IBM in July 2003, as one of 12 candidates entering the Supply Chain Leadership Program (SCLP). The SCLP is designed to attract highly skilled candidates with graduate degrees to help transform IBM’s Supply Chain and develop future leaders. While in the Supply Chain Leadership Program (SCLP), Ms. Payne was involved in interviewing and evaluating future candidates, which led to a opportunity to make the interviewing process more efficient. As a result, she led a team to patent the interview process which is currently in ‘patent pending’ status.

Prior to joining IBM, Ms. Payne’s experience includes: production control exports parts specialist with Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America; and, SAP material management and SAP purchasing data specialist with Amoco Corporation.

Ms. Payne earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Materials and Logistics Management (MLM) from Michigan State University and an MBA in Operations and Manufacturing & Technology Management from Purdue University. Additionally, she completed graduate coursework from Purdue University/German International Graduate School of Management in Hannover, Germany. She was part of the National Black MBA Association International Case Competition Finalist for Purdue’s University Case Team.

Ms. Payne is currently active in a variety of community services initiatives. She takes great pride in mentoring youth. Her mentors range from elementary age to those early in their career. She is part of IBM Integrated Supply Chain Women Early in Career committee, IBM Dallas/ Fort Worth Transcenders of Diversity member, and IBM Technology Clinics. She is also involved in volunteer efforts with the American Red Cross and the Boys and Girls Club of Frisco, Texas.

Ms. Payne is an active member in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and National Black MBA Association, and currently resides in Dallas, TX.