Connecting External Workforce

We connect companies with workforce suppliers and help them get a grip on their contingent workforce.

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What are you looking for?

We provide a talent pool of over
6500 suppliers of consultants and freelancers.
We connect you with the right
workers at the best market price.

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We ensure that you can manage your external workers in the most efficient way with our integrated software system.

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Our platform ensures that suppliers and freelancers quickly discover the right assignments. Register and get started right away.

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How to Work with External Talent

Connecting-Expertise VMS showing incoming external workforce requests and admin configuration settings

1. Find External Talent

Before you can manage your external talent, you'll need to find them. 

Our platform helps you to share new open roles to your preferred workforce suppliers.  Or if you want you can publish your request to our +6500 workforce suppliers who are actively seeking new opportunities. Buy credits and start publishing.

Our platform helps you find external employees quickly and efficiently.

2. Match External Talent

Once the job request is published, workforce suppliers will react to the role and propose new candidates. You can easily choose and see if the candidate matches your required skills. 

3. Manage External Talent

Once you have matched with your preferred talent, it's time to manage. Our platform will help you keep track of budget and help you automate the entire process from sourcing to payment. 

This increases productivity and provides transparency and control.

3 Benefits of Using Connecting-Expertise

1. Efficiency and Cost Savings

We streamline vendor management tasks: selection, contracts and invoicing. We cut down administrative work and costs significantly.

2. Open Workforce Suppliers Community

Our platform gives you access to your preferred suppliers and to our network of +6500 suppliers and freelancers. 

3. Transparency and Collaboration Between HR and Procurement

You will have access to real-time data regarding the external hiring process and effectually oversee vendor contracts and compliance.

Benefits of Using Connecting-Expertise

1

Efficiency and Cost Savings

We streamline vendor management tasks: selection, contracts and invoicing. We cut down administrative work and costs significantly.

2

Open Workforce Suppliers Community

Our platform gives you access to your preferred suppliers and to our network of +6500 suppliers and freelancers.

3

Transparency and Collaboration Between HR and Procurement

You will have access to real-time data regarding the external hiring process and effectually oversee vendor contracts and compliance.

Client Stories

Comment nos clients utilisent Connecting-Expertise

“We analysed, we designed, we built up, we implemented the solution, we tested it, and we defined the test acceptance criteria which allowed us to go live on time and on schedule.”

Insight into market trends

Improved processes

Improved transparency

"The VMS tool was tailored to our needs quickly, and the support from Connecting-Expertise remains outstanding."

Insight into market trends

Improved processes

Improved transparency

“Managing our temporary workforce is much more transparent and efficient now that we are using CE VMS platform”

Insight into market trends

Improved processes

Improved transparency

Engie client case – external workforce management with Connecting-Expertise

“Connecting-Expertise provides us with a single sourcing and performance
management tool while providing access to their Marketplace for benchmarking and finding scarce resources”

Insight into market trends

Improved processes

Improved transparency

ING client case

“At Connecting-Expertise, we've found a tool that's not only easy to implement but also incredibly user-friendly. The tool's integrated features have streamlined our processes, making it a valuable asset for efficient and effective workforce management.”

Insight into market trends

Improved processes

Improved transparency

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a Vendor Management System (VMS)?

A Vendor Management System (VMS) is a software platform that helps companies manage the full lifecycle of their external workforce. This includes sourcing freelancers and staffing suppliers, managing contracts and compliance, approving timesheets and expenses, and automating invoicing. A VMS gives procurement and HR teams full visibility and control over contractor spend and vendor performance from one central platform.

What is a contingent workforce management?

Contingent workforce management is the process of sourcing, onboarding, managing and paying external workers such as freelancers, independent contractors and temporary staff supplied through staffing agencies. It covers everything from publishing a job request and selecting candidates to managing contracts, tracking hours and processing invoices. Connecting-Expertise handles the entire process in one platform.

How long does implementation of CE VMS take?

Implementation timelines vary depending on the modules selected and the complexity of your existing processes, but most clients go live within a structured project timeline covering analysis, design, build, testing and acceptance. Our team works alongside yours throughout the process to ensure you go live on time and on schedule. Clients like ORES and BASF have highlighted the professional project approach as a key factor in a smooth rollout.

Can I use just one module, or do I need the full platform?

You can start with just one module and expand over time. The four modules (Source, Contract, Track and Pay) are designed to work independently or together. Each module shares the same data layer, so adding a new module later does not require re-implementation. Many clients start with sourcing or contract management and gradually add timesheet tracking and automated invoicing as their needs grow.

Is Connecting-Expertise only for large companies?

No. While Connecting-Expertise is trusted by large organisations like BASF, Belfius, ENGIE, ING and bpost, the platform is also well suited for mid-sized companies managing a growing external workforce. The modular structure means you only pay for what you need, and the platform scales as your contractor volumes grow.

How does Connecting-Expertise work for suppliers and freelancers?

Suppliers and freelancers can register for free on the Connecting-Expertise platform. Once registered, you can access job requests from 140+ companies across Belgium and Europe, submit candidate proposals, manage contracts and assignments, submit timesheets and track payments. Registration is free and you can start responding to opportunities immediately.