Register

Buyers (BHP / BMA)

BHP and BMA employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their BHP email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.

BHP / BMA Employee Registration

Buyers (Tier A Contractors)

Tier A Contractor employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their Tier A Contractor email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.

Tier A Contractor Employee Registration

BHP's Local Buying Program delivered in partnership with C-Res

Adding value to our local Communities

Actual Spend

$1,473,457,954

*paid to small, local and Indigenous businesses

Approved Work Instructions

98,393

Approved Suppliers

1,385

Average Payment Days*

7

*from receipt of invoice since 1 July 2021

Local Buying Program Quick Stats
(as at Feb 21 2025, since inception, 2012)

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Over the past six months, the Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation have made remarkable strides in supporting local and Indigenous businesses, fostering regional economic development and enhancing supplier capabilities across Australia. Through a series of strategic initiatives, events and partnerships, both programs have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for small businesses in BHP’s operational regions.

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The Local Buying Program has been established to support small businesses in engaging with BHP and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).

The Local Buying Program is delivered in a strategic partnership between BHP and C-Res – a cost neutral organisation. The Program has been operating successfully in Queensland since 2012, in New South Wales since 2016, and in South Australia and Western Australia from 2017.

The Program enables small local businesses to supply goods and services to BHP and BMA via a competitive tender process with reduced payment terms. Businesses also receive direct support from C-Res Business Development Advisors and the Program Administration Team.

Businesses with an annual turnover of <AUD$10M and have a significant physical presence near one of BHP’s Minerals Australia core assets are encouraged to register for the Program. For more information on eligibility please refer to the relevant regional pages.

 

 

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