Ben Rivers
About Ben Rivers
Ben Rivers is a Senior Buyer at American Tower, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in vendor performance management and supplier onboarding, and has a background in supply project management from his time at Plastic Omnium.
Work at American Tower
Ben Rivers holds the position of Senior Buyer at American Tower, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies for new programs. He also leads capacity studies and reviews with suppliers, focusing on engineering services. His work involves collaboration with the sourcing team to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.
Education and Expertise
Ben Rivers studied at Clemson University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2018. He completed his high school education at Spartanburg High School from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in procurement and supplier management.
Background
Prior to his current role at American Tower, Ben Rivers worked at Plastic Omnium in various capacities. He served as a Supply Project Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as a Supply Project Manager Intern from 2018 to 2019 in Greer, South Carolina. His experience at Plastic Omnium contributed to his skills in supplier management and project oversight.
Achievements in Vendor Management
At American Tower, Ben Rivers developed a vendor performance management program tailored for the Construction Services division. This program is designed to track key strategic supplier KPIs, enhancing the effectiveness of supplier evaluations. Additionally, he managed the establishment of the L&A services program by vetting and onboarding new suppliers, demonstrating his capability in supplier integration and performance monitoring.