News/Media Announcements: November 2024
Early intervention in injury prevention is win-win
BHP NSWEC has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety and employee wellbeing through a collaboration with Singleton Physiotherapy, a local supplier registered with the Local Buying Program. By prioritising both injury prevention and effective … Discover more >
Procurement through the LBP results in big savings
BHP’s BMA Broadmeadow mine has achieved significant cost savings and operational improvements with One Industries, a registered Local Buying Program Supplier. The mine faced challenges with frequent belt cleaner replacements, which were occurring … Discover more >
A partnership for sustainable growth
The opportunity for Australian Indigenous Coffee (AiC) arose when BHP sought to enhance its employee amenities with high-quality, locally sourced coffee services through the Local Buying Program. BHP’s interest aligned with AiC’s mission to … Discover more >
From need to solution in 7 days
A department within the Olympic Dam, SA site required a Public Address (PA) system for use during events such as State of the Nations and evacuations. Previously, the Surface End of the mine had sourced a similar system five years ago, which set a … Discover more >
Blackseed Catering’s journey with BHP
For one of Australia’s largest companies, BHP, marking important cultural and mental health initiatives like RU OK Day is a significant event. The challenge faced by BHP Mt Arthur was finding a suitable caterer to provide 50 morning tea grazing … Discover more >
Local supplier’s unique collaboration
To support their Emergency Response Team (ERT) training, BMA in Peak Downs needed vehicles that could be used in emergency simulations. These vehicles would be rendered unusable after the training and would need to be scrapped. The challenge was to … Discover more >
Upper Spencer Gulf Supplier Relationships
The 20th Tactic Conference in Port Augusta provided a crucial platform for connecting regional South Australian suppliers with major industries and projects, including BHP’s Copper SA (CuSA) assets. It was a key event for existing and prospective … Discover more >
Supply Nation Connect
Supply Nation’s annual event, Connect, serves as a platform to foster opportunities and celebrate the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. The Local Buying Foundation, a Silver Sponsor of the event, engaged in discussions … Discover more >
NATIONAL : Driving sustainable growth | FY24 Year in Review
The focus of our Board and management team has always been on driving sustainable growth, and we have built our team safe in the knowledge that they are also committed to helping our small, local and Indigenous businesses build better, more … Discover more >
NATIONAL: Laying the foundations for success | FY24 LBF Year in Review
The dedication and hard work by the Local Buying Foundation team behind the scenes, although not always visible, has laid a solid foundation for our regional business communities in FY24. This groundwork is crucial as we prepare to deliver funding … Discover more >
