Futureproof Sourcing & Contracting of External IT Talent

As the market for IT freelancers and contractors rapidly evolves, organizations must rethink how they attract, source, contract, and manage external expertise. This webinar offers a clear, practical view on the current state of the IT talent market, the shifts shaping future workforce behavior, and the technology and governance trends that will define tomorrow’s sourcing models. Discover how leading companies stay agile, compliant, and competitive while securing the right skills at the right moment.

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Why a Smarter External Talent Strategy Matters

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Today’s IT workforce is more dynamic than ever. With specialization rising and talent scarcity intensifying, businesses increasingly rely on flexible sourcing models to keep pace with digital transformation.This webinar explains how organizations can futureproof their sourcing strategy by combining agility with strong governance, modern tooling, and data-driven insights. You’ll learn why freedom-seeking IT professionals prefer independent work and how companies can adapt to win top talent faster and with greater transparency.

What You'll Learn


In this webinar, you will discover:

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  • How the external IT talent market has matured and why contingent experts have become a structural, long-term part of modern workforce planning
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  • What motivates today’s IT professionals — from autonomy and project variety to faster recruitment cycles and transparent pricing
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  • How digital platforms, automation, and governance frameworks are reshaping sourcing, compliance, and vendor management
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  • Why traditional intermediary models are fading, and how direct sourcing, marketplaces, and VMS tools unlock greater speed, quality, and cost control
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  • The real impact of AI on sourcing — from automated matching to data-driven evaluations that reduce bias
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  • Concrete case studies showing how organizations improved efficiency, reduced spend, and boosted visibility through marketplace-based strategies
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  • Actionable steps to futureproof your sourcing approach, strengthen compliance, and build a scalable, technology-supported operating model

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Comparison: Connecting-Expertise vs SAP Fieldglass, Nétive, proUnity
Criteria Connecting-Expertise SAP Fieldglass Nétive proUnity
EU compliance & local alignment Strong EU focus, local purchasing and labor alignment Global standardization first, EU via integrations Benelux strength, EU aligned Benelux focus, EU aligned
Neutral platform (no forced ecosystem) Independent of SAP or HR suite Part of SAP ecosystem Independent Independent
Configurability High (over 8,000 options), modular flows High but heavier to tune Configurable mid-market focus Configurable marketplace model
Speed to value (mid-market) Fast deployment, direct support Slower enterprise cycles Fast Fast
Best fit EU-centric organizations needing speed, flexibility and local precision Large global enterprises standardizing on SAP Benelux and EU mid-market Benelux marketplace-driven sourcing

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About the Speakers

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Peter De Buck – Co-Founder, Connecting-Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in sales, procurement, and workforce technology, Peter has co-founded multiple companies focused on improving how organizations attract, manage, and govern external workers. He specializes in building digital solutions that reduce costs, improve compliance, and streamline contingent workforce processes.

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‍Kurt Deroost – Partner, PACT Association

Kurt brings more than two decades of expertise in ICT procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. He has led major transformations in contract management, outsourcing, and digital procurement. At PACT Association, he helps organizations design modern sourcing strategies, optimize procurement workflows, and strengthen vendor governance in a rapidly evolving market.

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