Chief Procurement & Third-Party Risk Leader

Community Bank, N.A.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) is seeking a Head of Procurement for Community Bank, N.A. to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and third-party risk across our regional footprint.

The ideal candidate will partner with compliance, legal, finance, and risk management to drive cost savings, governance, and regulatory readiness while maintaining high standards of ethics and service. Join a growth-focused, equal-opportunity employer that values professional development, inclusion,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, procurement or risk management.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM or CIPS preferred.
• Experience in regulated financial services environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a procurement strategy aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead vendor management, contract negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Oversee third-party risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements, and governance.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, finance, and risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Third-party risk management

Strategic sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

CPSM/CPM/CIPS certifications preferred

Tools

Procurement software

Workflow tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) is seeking a Head of Procurement for Community Bank, N.A. to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and third-party risk across our regional footprint.

The ideal candidate will partner with compliance, legal, finance, and risk management to drive cost savings, governance, and regulatory readiness while maintaining high standards of ethics and service. Join a growth-focused, equal-opportunity employer that values professional development, inclusion,