Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function including, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, early sourcing execution to support pipeline programs, new material introduction, and the qualification of alternate sources to strengthen supply continuity, working capital improvement, and supplier relationship management. Strategic Supplier Management is a rigorous, data-driven methodology which relies upon high quality market intelligence for suppliers, supply markets and supply chains, as well as strategic analysis and reporting of internal business requirements, supplier performance, spend and savings data.