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Francis Mckay

Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer, Jabil

Search every verified Francis Mckay interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Francis McKay, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer at Jabil, appeared on the Art of Procurement podcast on September 28, 2026, in a conversation with host Philip Ideson. During the episode, McKay discussed Jabil’s integration of procurement and supply chain functions, noting the company has invested in a dedicated technology stack for these areas, with a single leader reporting directly to him. He emphasized the importance of collaborating transparently with enterprise IT rather than operating shadow IT, describing the setup as a centralized "center of excellence" that provides a common source of truth and reduces duplication. McKay also addressed how the role of procurement has evolved beyond cost reduction, stating that while maintaining cost leadership remains a quarterly metric, the function is now viewed more broadly. He said Jabil has decided to "own risk" across the organization, managing it through people, process, and technology, and that the company aims to give customers confidence in its resilience by using available technology and mature processes. He described this approach as being a "safe pair of hands" in a complex world, without needing to publicize its efforts.

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