Sean Davis, from Under Pressure Contracting had done some research into becoming a vendor for several mining companies, including BHP, and found it to be an incredibly long and difficult process. The BHP Local Buying Program was the fastest and easiest way to become a supplier to BHP or any company/site he had ever experienced.

After starting their business, BHP Kambalda was Under Pressure Contracting’s first client – since then, this local supplier has developed a strong relationship with the team at the Kambalda Concentrator, which is mutually beneficial for BHP and for the supplier. Due to the type of service Under Pressure Contracting provides, BHP are often engaging this supplier for emergency works. By being a local and responsive business, Under Pressure Contracting is able to adjust their jobs schedules to support BHP’s needs due to their long-standing business relationship. This is made even easier by being readily available to create automated Purchase Requisitions through the Local Buying Program to obtain Purchase Orders quickly. Supplier partnerships like this are fundamental to BHP’s success.

“We really rely on Under Pressure. When we need a vac truck out here it’s always urgent and they are very prompt, flexible and responsive to emergency work. They always carry out the job safely and responsibly and having them local and close by is so advantageous.”
Barry Dixon | Concentrator Operations Manager, BHP Kambalda