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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.

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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.

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News/Media Announcements: December 2022

C-Res and BHP celebrate ten years of community resourcing

15 Dec 2022
Who is C-Res? Together with BHP we deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundations. Back in 2012 a few like-minded personnel at BHP in Queensland were brainstorming ideas with Mackay business stakeholders about … Discover more >

Move from the big smoke pays off for locals

15 Dec 2022
Trying to source a wide variety of goods and services in remote and regional areas is quite often difficult and poses problems with delivery time frames and of course, freight logistics. The Harvey Norman store in Port Hedland is locally owned and … Discover more >

LBP momentum increases at Olympic Dam

15 Dec 2022
The Local Buying Program has been operating in South Australia since 2017 and has seen quite an increase in spend during the last 18 months. While the spend increase has been a great thing for Olympic Dam, there was a gap in understanding why buyers … Discover more >

Heritage landmarks in Upper Hunter receive special treatment

15 Dec 2022
BHP are continuing the legacy of the wonderful history in the Upper Hunter through restoration and upkeep of heritage-listed properties, Balmoral and Edinglassie Homesteads. As the owner and custodian of several significant Upper Hunter Heritage … Discover more >

Local focus on men’s mental health a high priority

15 Dec 2022
It's well known regional towns lack some vital services, specifically health and wellbeing services. Despite a lot of focus on men’s mental health in recent years, sufficient resources have not been directed toward effective approaches and there … Discover more >

Throw a ‘Local’ Shrimp on the barbie!

15 Dec 2022
In Australia, we call them prawns not shrimps! Debbie's Seafood and Fish Cafe has been sharing the joy of fresh prawns and seafood with residents across the Mackay and Isaac regions for over 25 years. Starting out from their home in Mackay … Discover more >

Season’s Greetings

5 Dec 2022
The C-Res team would like to take the opportunity to thank our Local Buying Program Suppliers, BHP Buyers, business partners and stakeholders for your support throughout 2022. What a year it's been, and we couldn't have done it with you. Amid … Discover more >