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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

 

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Partnering with local supplier for safety solutions

February 21st, 2023

Safety first! Dedication to keeping personnel out of harm's way, especially when it comes to working near operating machinery or other areas with potential hazards, remains a top priority out on site. That's why BHP collaborated with Local Buying … Discover more >

On site training increases local opportunity

February 21st, 2023

Remote and regional locations often experience challenges with supply and delivery due to distances from the bigger metropolitan areas. This often results in transport and logistical delays which can impact small businesses and site. So when the … Discover more >

Local supplier connects site with wellbeing

February 21st, 2023

Regional Counselling Services have been engaged as a vendor previously onsite, and after registering with the Local Buying Program have now been engaged by site via the portal. Personal problems combined with work stress can contribute to … Discover more >

Access to competitive tender process just a click away

January 28th, 2023

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

January 28th, 2023

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

January 28th, 2023

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

January 28th, 2023

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

January 28th, 2023

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 >

C-Res and BHP celebrate ten years of community resourcing

December 15th, 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

December 15th, 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 >