QATAR AIRWAYS
to prepare its procurement function for the digital age .
“ We are in the process of migrating to SAP Ariba ,” Benkoussa says . “ This procurement system will give endusers within Qatar Airways access to their contracts , their data , and the volume of product they need to target on a monthly or yearly basis . It ’ s a fully-automated and innovative procurement tool which will definitely enhance our process .
“ Qatar Airways is not only growing in terms of aircraft acquisition , it is also growing in terms of networking ”
Liazid Benkoussa , Senior Vice President of Procurement and Logistics
“ It ’ s also important to bear in mind that we are the only airline that will introduce such consolidated IT tools in the aviation industry ,” he adds . “ How do I know that ? Because SAP Ariba is conducting this exercise for the first time with Qatar Airways .”
Close supplier relationships However , aside from this , the key to the company ’ s procurement transformation perhaps lies in the way it creates sincere and genuine relationships with its suppliers .
Ensuring consistent communication and setting ambitious KPIs for