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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. 

About AMS

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