Scaling and Sustaining L’Oréal’s Global Technology Workforce
MA has partnered with L’Oréal, one of the world’s largest FMCG and beauty organisations, since 2008, supporting its enterprise technology teams through specialist contract tech staffing and SAP recruitment.
Over more than 15 years, the partnership has evolved from targeted SAP placements into a long-term workforce model supporting enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and digital technologies across L’Oréal’s global operations.
Today, MA provides contract staffing across SAP and adjacent enterprise platforms, enabling L’Oréal to maintain continuity across critical technology programmes while scaling expertise where required.
450
+ Placements delivered across SAP and enterprise technology roles since 2008
56
Active contractors embedded at peak
7500000
Euros invoiced in 2025
Latest Business Challenge
As a global leader in the beauty and FMCG industry, L’Oréal operates complex enterprise systems that support supply chain, finance, retail, and global operations.
Maintaining these systems requires consistent access to highly specialised technology expertise across SAP and related digital platforms.
The challenge was to build a scalable staffing model capable of:
- Delivering specialist SAP expertise across multiple enterprise domains
- Supporting long-term enterprise system continuity
- Scaling technical teams quickly as project demand increased
- Expanding into emerging digital and cloud technologies
L’Oréal required a partner capable of delivering enterprise systems recruitment and contract technology staffing at scale.
Delivery Approach
MA implemented a structured contract staffing model designed to support long-term enterprise technology delivery.
Key elements included:
Embedded delivery model
Providing long-term contractors integrated within L’Oréal’s DSIO technology teams.
Specialist SAP recruitment capability
Delivering functional, technical and platform specialists across L’Oréal’s SAP ecosystem.
Scalable staffing pipeline
Maintaining a network of vetted enterprise technology consultants to respond rapidly to new requirements.
Expansion into digital platforms
From 2024 onwards, delivery expanded beyond SAP into Microsoft cloud and digital technologies.
This approach enabled MA to provide both continuity and scalability across L’Oréal’s enterprise systems landscape.
Results
2025 Delivery Metrics
- 50 active consultants (+47%)
- 35 placements (+106% year-on-year)
- 20.5% overall fill rate
- 1.7:1 CV-to-job ratio
- 40% interview-to-placement conversion
Overall Partnership Impact
- 450+ placements delivered since 2008
- 402 placements achieved by October 2023
- Peak of 56 active consultants embedded in 2019
- €7.5M invoiced in 2025
- Expansion beyond SAP into Azure DevOps, PowerApps and Microsoft Cloud
The partnership continues to grow, with a target of 60 active consultants by December 2026.
Why FMCG Organisations Like L'Oréal Choose MA For Contract Tech Staffing
Organisations operating large enterprise technology environments require staffing partners who understand both systems complexity and long-term workforce continuity.
MA supports enterprise clients by providing:
Specialist enterprise technology recruiters
Focused on SAP, cloud, data, and enterprise platforms.
Scalable contract staffing models
Supporting long-running programmes and evolving technology landscapes.
Access to niche technical expertise
Across ERP, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and digital systems.
Long-term partnership approach
Designed to support enterprise teams over multiple transformation cycles.
This model enables organisations to maintain stable technology delivery while adapting to evolving systems and platforms.
Build Your Enterprise Technology Workforce
If your organisation relies on complex enterprise systems and requires structured contract technology staffing, MA can help design a scalable workforce model aligned to your technology roadmap.
From SAP recruitment to broader enterprise systems staffing, we support long-term capability through flexible delivery models including Statement of Work (SoW) and managed service agreements.
Contact our team to discuss how we can support your enterprise technology hiring strategy.
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