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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: July 2022

QME successfully highlights supplier innovation, excellence and world-class capabilities

The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) has been at the heart of Queensland's mining sector for over 29 years. Returning to the Mackay Showgrounds this year, QME 2022 was the ultimate showcase of supplier innovation and excellence … Discover more >

BMC Divestment Creates More Opportunities for LBP Suppliers

There’s been some exciting developments for the Local Buying Program as BHP move to a Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) with Stanmore Resources Ltd regarding the sale of BMC assets, effective may 03, 2022. During the ownership transition … Discover more >

Small businesses are set to gain as BHP’s Local Buying Program expands into BHP Nickel West, Western Australia

The BHP Local Buying Program was established to encourage relationships between BHP operations and small local, and Indigenous businesses.  In addition, it assists to build capability and capacity across the local supply chain and boost regional … Discover more >

New South Wales Highlight Q3 FY22: MAC has past and present high on the agenda

Congratulations Kale! Kale is off to a great start learning new skills with his employer Valley Excavations & Mining Services Pty Ltd, as part of BHP Mount Arthur Coal's restoration of the local historic homestead 'Balmoral'. The homestead is … Discover more >

National Highlight Q2 FY22: Exploration of new supply opportunities become reality with Tier A Contractors

BHP Tier A Contractor engages Suppliers via LBP. In October 2021, BHP's Tier A Contractor, CQ Field Mining Services became the first of several authorised contractors, including C-Res, to have access to the Local Buying Program portal, giving … Discover more >

Western Australia Highlights Q2 FY22: Innovation at the centre of networking opportunities

When C-Res and BHP worked in collaboration with Austmine to provide networking and informative events for local businesses in Port Hedland and Newman recently, attendees came away with a wealth of information on upcoming opportunities and local … Discover more >

South Australia Highlights Q2 FY22: C-Res and BHP identifying opportunities and harnessing local skill base

LBP Highlights from the end of 2021 included some important progress with Traditional Owner and Indigenous procurement in and around Olympic Dam. A significant Traditional Owner and Indigenous Business project was identified for transportation … Discover more >

New South Wales Highlights Q2 FY22: COVID recovery includes spreading some seasonal cheer!

As New South Wales emerged from lock downs and a long period of interruption to business, the Local Buying Program (LBP) was on hand to assist local communities with recovery efforts. Management of Mt Arthur Coal gifted over 1,000 BHP employees a … Discover more >

Exciting new career opportunities with C-Res

C-Res currently has a number of employment opportunities open to professionals with a strong focus on supporting local. About Us C-Res is a cost-neutral organisation dedicated to linking small, local and Indigenous businesses directly with BHP … Discover more >

QLD: We are hiring Program Administrators

Program Administration, C-Res (Local Buying Program) About Us It’s not often a chance comes up to take on a role that will enable you to immerse yourself in a highly regarded national social enterprise that is committed to connecting one of … Discover more >