Case Study

Transforming contingent workforce management through direct sourcing

Client Impact Story

At a glance

The client was investigating ways to improve the candidate experience and drive cost savings. Their partnership with AMS achieved the following stand-out results:

$6M+ in annualized savings
70K+ qualified candidates added to talent pool
60% of contingent roles filled directly from talent pool
95% hiring manager satisfaction rate

The challenge

The organization sought to:

Strategically evolve the candidate journey
Generate significant cost savings and improve process efficiency
Reduce time-to-fill for commoditized contractor roles
Leverage its strong employer brand to attract high-performing contingent talent

The solution

The client partnered with AMS to deliver a branded direct sourcing solution tailored to their contingent hiring needs.

Key components of the solution included:

A dedicated AMS team operating seamlessly under the employer brand
The creation of specialized talent pools across multiple divisions of the organization
Integration with the existing Vendor Management System (VMS) for a streamlined experience
Implementation of talent pool technology to support proactive engagement and faster placements

Results

The partnership between AMS and the client produced measurable results within two years:

Annualized savings in excess of $6 million
Over 70,000 qualified candidates added to the talent pool
60% of contingent roles filled directly from the talent pool
>95% hiring manager satisfaction rate
Improved speed, quality, and efficiency in contingent hiring

“AMS was selected as our contingent direct sourcing partner. A fully integrated solution with the VMS and talent pool technology provided impressive cost savings."

Procurement Director

Conclusion

Through its partnership with AMS by leveraging brand-led direct sourcing, the client improved candidate quality, reduced time-to-hire, and achieved double-digit savings—all while maintaining an exceptional manager and candidate experience.

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