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Master Vendor with SOMI Experts

Efficient management of all your personnel service providers – from a single source.

Whether IT, technical or commercial roles – with the Master Vendor model, we take over the central management of your suppliers, personnel processes and recruitment. Legally compliant. Scalable. Transparent.

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What is a master vendor – and when does it make sense?

Many companies work with a large number of personnel service providers. The result: redundant processes, unclear responsibilities, and a lack of standards. A master vendor is the central interface that solves exactly that:

Coordination of all personnel service providers via a single instance
Standardization of processes and contract terms
Transparency regarding costs, quality, and performance
Relief for HR, purchasing, and specialist departments

In short: You maintain an overview – we take care of the management.

Difference to a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Master vendor	Managed Service Provider
Focus on supplier management	Focus on overall workforce management
Operational & tactical	Strategic & technology-supported
A central service provider takes over management	External MSP manages all processes including VMS
For companies with an existing network of service providers	For companies seeking full service and digitalization
Entry into workforce consolidation	Advanced personnel strategy

Conclusion: The master vendor is ideal for companies that want to efficiently manage multiple personnel service providers – without establishing a comprehensive MSP model.

Your advantages with SOMI Experts as your master vendor

Central contact personFewer interfaces, clear communication
Cost transparency & budget controlUniform conditions and structured billing
Standardized processesFaster response times, clear responsibilities
Quality assuranceStrict pre-selection & continuous evaluation of sub-service providers
Relief for internal resourcesLess coordination, less administrative effort

Secure central control, reduced effort and full scalability with SOMI Experts as your master vendor.

Why master vendors are becoming increasingly relevant

+60% more external employees since 2020
Ø 4–7 service providers per company – and rising
>50% of the companies surveyed cite "lack of transparency" as the main problem in supplier management

Master vendor models create order out of chaos – and help to optimize costs, quality, and time-to-hire in the long term.

How the collaboration works

Analysis of your current supplier structure & volume
Definition of objectives & setting up the governance structure
Onboarding of all service providers under a uniform framework
Introduction of standardized processes & central communication
Ongoing management, reporting & quality assurance by SOMI Experts

SOMI Experts as master vendor – who is it particularly suitable for?

Companies with multiple suppliers and growing demand
Organizations with temporary project peaks & temporary staff assignments
HR and purchasing departments looking for transparency & relief
Industries such as IT, engineering, finance, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and services

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Our expertise for your company

Years of experience

With many years of expertise and clear guidelines, we ensure legally compliant cooperation with consultants.

Technical focus

We analyze your project goals precisely and find the right experts—or offer you complete managed solutions for maximum flexibility.

Match Making

Thanks to careful pre-qualification, we present you with an exclusive selection of ideal candidates.

Process control

We take care of the management and coordination of all processes—for efficient and smooth projects.

Sustainability

We accompany you through every step of the project and provide continuous feedback to ensure lasting success.

Web app

Our MySOMI Web app combines contract management, commercial processes, and project support in one digital tool.

Over 270 customers trust

SOMI Experts and our comprehensive expertise

We operate independently of any industry and adapt to your individual requirements. With our many years of experience, we support you in finding exactly the specialists and executives who will drive your company forward in the long term.

Over 10,000 successful placements

in freelancing, permanent employment, and temporary staffing

Successful placement of more than 10,000 candidates in permanent positions and temporary staffing.

One-Face to the Customer

with SOMI Experts

You will be supported in all matters and services by a personal contact person at SOMI. This prevents information loss and constantly changing contact persons.

Europe-wide presence

Wherever you need us

We are also there for you outside Germany. With our locations in Frankfurt a. M., Düsseldorf, Mainz, Berlin, Munich, Paris, and Vienna, we offer you local advice and fast support.