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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.

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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.

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LBP momentum increases at Olympic Dam

December 15th, 2022

The Local Buying Program has been operating in South Australia since 2017 and has seen quite an increase in spend during the last 18 months. While the spend increase has been a great thing for Olympic Dam, there was a gap in understanding why buyers … Discover more >

Heritage landmarks in Upper Hunter receive special treatment

December 15th, 2022

BHP are continuing the legacy of the wonderful history in the Upper Hunter through restoration and upkeep of heritage-listed properties, Balmoral and Edinglassie Homesteads. As the owner and custodian of several significant Upper Hunter Heritage … Discover more >

Local focus on men’s mental health a high priority

December 15th, 2022

It's well known regional towns lack some vital services, specifically health and wellbeing services. Despite a lot of focus on men’s mental health in recent years, sufficient resources have not been directed toward effective approaches and there … Discover more >

Throw a ‘Local’ Shrimp on the barbie!

December 15th, 2022

In Australia, we call them prawns not shrimps! Debbie's Seafood and Fish Cafe has been sharing the joy of fresh prawns and seafood with residents across the Mackay and Isaac regions for over 25 years. Starting out from their home in Mackay … Discover more >

Season’s Greetings

December 5th, 2022

The C-Res team would like to take the opportunity to thank our Local Buying Program Suppliers, BHP Buyers, business partners and stakeholders for your support throughout 2022. What a year it's been, and we couldn't have done it with you. Amid … Discover more >

Buyers living local love to support local

November 16th, 2022

Supporting the local businesses and wider business community is a priority for the Site Infrastructure Team based at BHP Port Hedland Port Operations. When important events such as NAIDOC Week come up, the team takes the opportunity to identify … Discover more >

Trading on healthy competition in Roxby Downs

November 16th, 2022

The Olympic Dam Training Department were looking for an alternative supplier, preferably a local vendor that could supply their monthly stationery order. They had noted the bigger competitors were not always providing the best possible cost and … Discover more >

Business meets celebration during Indigenous Business Month

November 16th, 2022

Indigenous Business Month is an annual celebration that occurs every October, and 2022 marks its 8th year. In Mackay, an Indigenous Meet the Buyer/Supplier event was hosted by the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and … Discover more >

New supplier makes big impact on conservation

November 16th, 2022

NSW Mt Arthur Coal leads the way with conservation and rehabilitation works. After two consecutive rain seasons in the Upper Hunter dumping well above average rainfall, weed growth is entering a high growth stage. The undergrowth requires the … Discover more >

INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH: Meet the Buyer/Supplier Networking Event, Mackay

October 24th, 2022

Actions today.  Impact tomorrow. This year BHP, C-Res, and Trading Tracks teams were invited to celebrate Indigenous Business Month in Mackay with a Meet the Buyer/Supplier Networking event, which allowed them to foster relationships with … Discover more >