QATAR AIRWAYS
Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011 , 2012 , 2015 and most recently in 2017
overcome , but it is possible , and Qatar Airways made it happen .
Procurement : A critical function In fact , the firm actually used this event as a catalyst to accelerate its existing five-year plan . Where it may have taken other airlines a few weeks or months to recognise the urgent need to adapt , Qatar Airways wasted no time in launching new and far-reaching routes to Turkey , Russia , Oman , Thailand and the Czech Republic , amongst others .
After overcoming such mammoth hurdles , it ’ s clear that the importance of the company ’ s procurement function cannot be underestimated . “ It ’ s really linked to the vision of our Group Chief Executive , His Excellency Mr . Akbar Al Baker ,” Benkoussa explains . “ He has the drive to innovate and evolve our products , but he is also a businessman .
“ Therefore , he asked himself , ‘ how can I upgrade my product , whilst also maintaining cost-efficiency for both the airline and its board members ?’
“ There ’ s only one department that can do that , and that ’ s group procurement . That ’ s why it ’ s so important .”
Accelerating growth As the national carrier of the State of Qatar , the firm has undergone rapid expansion in recent years , proudly standing as one of the world ’ s fastest-growing airlines . “ I work for an airline that is one of the rarest in the world as it has consistently grown in the market ,” says Benkoussa proudly , and it ’ s clear to see why .
The national airline has consistently strengthened its fleet with new