Media Category Lead: Strategy, Sourcing & Growth

ProcureAbility; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProcureAbility is seeking a Category Manager for Media to lead the full lifecycle of our media category—from positioning and pricing to promotions and performance tracking. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, content, and supply chain to keep the line competitive and profitable.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with media experience and excellent stakeholder management to drive data-driven decisions across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in media, publishing, or digital content management.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of marketing and sales principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to fast-changing media landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Market & Consumer Analysis: analyze industry data, consumer insights, and competitor activities to identify opportunities, risks, and demand patterns.
• Product & Content Management: oversee the product range, including new launches, content refreshes, and discontinuation of underperforming offerings.
• Sourcing: conduct RFP's/RFQ's and review contracts.
• Vendor & Partner Relations: negotiate with various vendors, (ex: publishers, distributors, and technology partners) for terms, pricing, and availability.
• Performance Monitoring: track category performance metrics (e.g., engagement, revenue, subscriber growth) and make data-driven adjustments.
• Collaboration: work with multiple stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, availability, and customer experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Media experience

Commercial acumen

Communication

Project management

Job description

ProcureAbility is seeking a Category Manager for Media to lead the full lifecycle of our media category—from positioning and pricing to promotions and performance tracking. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, content, and supply chain to keep the line competitive and profitable.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with media experience and excellent stakeholder management to drive data-driven decisions across initiatives.