The charter for TRW's global Automotive Purchasing organization is to develop sustainable global competitive advantage for TRW Automotive and its suppliers. We must manage the supply chain to deliver best in class value (quality, cost, technology, service and delivery) to TRW's automotive customers. This will require TRW Automotive Purchasing to develop and implement global procurement strategies and policies that promote best in class supplier communications, supply base management, direct and indirect material cost management, new product development support and technology positioning.. TRW Purchasing Resources & Programs  Global and Regional Commodity Management Teams   Central/regional MRO Purchasing   Diversity Business Program   Supplier Development Engineering   Supplier Development Manual  TRW Automotive Purchasing - Critical Success Factors  Provide leadership and resources to help suppliers become lean, improve quality and delivery, and participate in VA/VE. Maintain an open dialogue with suppliers on business plans and program expectations Ensure early supplier involvement in product design Implement consistent global supplier quality, delivery and productivity metrics to provide performance feedback to suppliers and allow fair and consistent comparison of supplier performance globally Share savings from supplier initiated ideas Build trust through integrity and fairness in all supplier relationships Provide significant growth opportunities for suppliers who demonstrate superior performance in all categories TRW Automotive Supplier - Critical Success Factors Quality  50% year over year reduction in PPM defects.   On time and defect free new product launches   Zero defect plans   ISO/TS 16949:2002 compliance & certification Productivity  Year over year piece price reductions   Proactive participation in VA/VE workshops  Service and Delivery  Early supplier involvement in product design   100% on time delivery   EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) capabilities   Support Global Development Process (GDP) to meet affordable targets