forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;processing payments and invoices;keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;developing an organisation's purchasing strategy;producing reports and statistics using computer software;evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;attending meetings and trade conferences;training and supervising the work of other members of staff.

The 982nd Signal Co (Combat Camera ) documents Department of Defense events and missions across the globe via photography, both still and video. There are only two combat camera units in the entire Army, and both are in the Army Reserve. The 982nd has detachments in both Wilson, N.C. and East Point, Ga.