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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.

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

News/Media Announcements: January 2023

Access to competitive tender process just a click away

Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) are two extremely useful procurement tools within the Local Buying Program that are available for buyers to broaden their supplier engagement. Buyer Laura Jones frequently uses the RFQ option … Discover more >

South Flank keeps an eye on safety

Safety remains a very high priority for everyone at South Flank, so investing in new and improved PPE sends a clear message about the importance of eye safety. Marteq Energy, an Indigenous business registered on the Local Buying Program, was engaged … Discover more >

Oh, what a feeling! for new Nickel West supplier

BHP Kambalda Concentrator required the supply of a light vehicle for site usage, and to purchase the vehicle locally for the benefit of supporting local business and for the availability of servicing and parts. The vehicle also required BHP … Discover more >

Olympic Dam buyers embrace benefits of LBP

The Local Buying Program launched in South Australia in 2017 and during the first few years spend was minimal. During FY22 however a significant increase was recorded due to the SCM21 Shutdown. In total for FY22, $23.97M was spent in South Australia … Discover more >

Supplier Directory opens the gate for small, local businesses

Mt Arthur Coal required two mine spec 4 X 4 hire vehicles on site for a medium-term hire. Previously, there has been no opportunity for Mt Arthur Coal to source hire vehicles locally through the Local Buying Program (LBP) portal. Sergate Fleet Hire … Discover more >