Your clients don’t just need resumes — they need results. Are you ready to deliver them at scale? 

Traditional staffing models are being stretched thin. Clients are demanding more accountability, fewer points of failure, and faster, more reliable delivery across every labor category. While master vendor programs were once the go-to solution, too many became bogged down by manual coordination, limited scalability, or inconsistent results. 

But the master vendor concept isn't dead. It's being reborn. We've seen a resurgence in master vendor programs since 2023.

Master vendor was a huge product back in the ’80s and ’90s and early 2000s ... What we’re seeing actually over the last two years is companies moving back to a master vendor model.”

Panel insight from Kelly, Beeline, and Randstad Sourceright
during a 2024 executive discussion moderated by SIA

So what's changed?

The stakes have changed 

Clients no longer want to manage a dozen niche suppliers or chase down weekly updates. They want one partner they can trust to deliver talent and manage performance from intake through invoicing. 

That partner can be you. 

By becoming the master vendor, you move from transaction-based fulfillment to strategic ownership of your client’s contingent workforce. This includes: 

• Managing sub-supplier sourcing and communications 

• Ensuring policy compliance and onboarding quality 

• Tracking and optimizing supplier performance 

• Streamlining timesheet, approval, and billing workflows 

• Providing centralized visibility and reporting 

With the right tools, you don’t need to build a massive team to deliver. You just need to operate smarter.

Technology has changed.

Today’s leading staffing firms are reinventing themselves as master vendors. These firms are successfully and profitably managing entire programs on behalf of their clients, coordinating subcontractors, owning fulfillment, and delivering outcomes with the help of modern technology.

Manage and coordinate sub-suppliers 

• Automate onboarding and compliance workflows 

• Centralize approvals, time tracking, and invoicing 

• Provide real-time dashboards to clients 

• Standardize performance metrics and SLAs   

Why The Master Vendor Model Is Winning  

Three key trends are driving the resurgence of supplier-led program models: 

Clients want consolidation: Fragmented staffing supply chains create risk, confusion, and inconsistent results. Clients increasingly prefer to partner with one accountable firm rather than manage dozens.  

Compliance complexity is rising: Labor laws, worker classification rules, and co-employment concerns require careful navigation. The firms that take ownership and protect clients win trust and long-term contracts. 

Technology unlocks scale: Platforms likeBeeline Professional make it possible to coordinate multiple suppliers, enforce compliance, and report on program health all without overwhelming your team. 

Technology is the competitive advantage.

As a Master Vendor, you’re not just winning jobs — you’re owning the workforce program. Stepping into the lead supplier role can transform your business: 

• Own more revenue by managing a larger share of client spend 

• Lock in relationships with long-term strategic value 

• Differentiate from competitors with tech-enabled service delivery 

• Create margin control by optimizing across the entire supply chain 

Are you ready?

If you are ready to confidently step into leading your own master vendor programs, Beeline can help you.

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