Joe Payne

Joe Payne has extensive experience in various roles within the sourcing, procurement, and consulting fields. Joe began their career at Aventis Pasteur as an Operations Analyst in 1999 before joining Accenture as an Analyst in 2000. At Accenture, they were part of a team that developed software for insurance companies.

In 2003, Joe joined Source One, a Corcentric company, where they served as the Vice President of Professional Services. In this role, they led the consulting team and played a crucial role in improving clients' strategic sourcing and procurement processes.

During their time at Source One, Joe also served as the Editorial Director of strategicsourceror.com, a blog sponsored and maintained by Corcentric.

In 2019, Joe moved to Corcentric itself as the Senior Vice President - Source to Pay. Here, they spearheaded the strategy and delivery of the Source-to-Pay solution offering, transforming the client company into a centralized business and implementing strategies for cost-saving opportunities.

In 2020, Joe joined DP Entertainment Worldwide as an SMB Advisor, Investor, and Co-CEO. Their responsibilities include providing consulting, mentorship, and advisory services to small and medium businesses while also serving as an early-stage/angel investor and advisor.

Overall, Joe Payne has a diverse background in strategic sourcing, procurement, consulting, and advisory roles, with a focus on delivering impactful results and driving organizational transformation.

Joe Payne attended the University of Scranton from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a degree in Operations and Information Management with a focus on Business.