Candice Higgins

About Candice Higgins

A results-driven and resourceful strategic sourcing professional with a track record of exceeding cost savings goals and experience managing multi-million dollar relationships with external business partners. An experienced project manager with excellent technical, computer and problem-solving skills. A leader skilled in change management, including process and systems business integration and implementation. Trained in strategic sourcing, negotiation, execution of commercial agreements, supplier relationship management, privacy compliance, risk management, and Six Sigma principles.Previously a journalist and communications specialist with more than six years of combined communications experience in print, radio, television and online media. Candice is an employee of Allstate Insurance Company. The statements or opinions expressed are her own and do not necessarily represent those of Allstate.

Experience

1. Category & Sourcing Management Manager - Marketing

   Allstate

   Sep 2022 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Oversee a team of 4 in the U.S. and India as part of the marketing procurement team with responsibility for approx.$1 billion in annual spend. Strategic sourcing of marketing creative services, advertising production, and other special projects.

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor of Science, Journalism

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Purchasing
• Promotions
• Budgeting
• Digital Marketing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Advertising
• Management
• Risk Management
• Layout
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Writing
• Privacy Compliance
• Marketing Communications
• Leadership