A Vendor Management System (VMS) is technology that automates contingent workforce management. It handles requisitions, sourcing, onboarding, time tracking, invoicing, and reporting. VMS platforms create efficiency and visibility in contingent labor programs.
Core Capabilities
VMS functionality typically includes creating and distributing job requisitions, managing vendor relationships and performance, tracking worker information and assignments, capturing time and expenses, processing invoices and payments, and generating analytics and reports.
Benefits
Organizations use VMS to gain visibility into contingent spending, standardize processes across business units, ensure compliance with procurement policies, improve vendor performance through data, reduce administrative effort, and make better workforce decisions.
VMS Market
Major VMS providers include SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, PRO Unlimited, and others. Selection depends on organization size, complexity, integration needs, and budget. Many MSPs use VMS technology as part of their service delivery.