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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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Rapid Response Using Drone Technology

June 6th, 2025

An environmental challenge on site has highlighted the power of local innovation and fast action through the BHP Local Buying Program. Faced with a time-sensitive weed spraying need, traditional land management methods would have required … Discover more >

Celebrating Culture and Connection in South Australia

June 3rd, 2025

During National Reconciliation Week 2025, BHP’s Copper SA team brought Indigenous voices and culture to the forefront, thanks to a meaningful engagement through the BHP Local Buying Program. Faced with the challenge of creating a culturally … Discover more >

International Women’s Day Celebrations

April 22nd, 2025

Throughout March, communities across Western Australia joined in celebrating the achievements of women. International Women’s Day is a global moment to recognise progress, advocate for equity and drive meaningful change. At BHP, inclusion and … Discover more >

Supporting the growth of Australian Cultural Services

April 22nd, 2025

BHP’s expansion of the Local Buying Program to the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations marks a significant step in supporting regional economies and strengthening relationships with small, local, and Indigenous businesses. A standout … Discover more >

Driving inovation – a local supplier delivers a smart solution

February 27th, 2025

Pilbara Panel & Paint was recently awarded a Work Instruction through the Local Buying Program to transport vehicles to Jimblebar after successfully completing the RFQ process. The service required the safe, cost-effective, and timely transport … Discover more >

Safety solutions through the Local Buying Program

February 27th, 2025

Accessing the PDM Site Access Drug & Alcohol Testing Trailer presented a significant challenge for teams due to limited entry points, insufficient grab rails and a lack of restraints. These issues made access both unsafe and inefficient, posing … Discover more >

A Rarekind of BOS

February 27th, 2025

Implementing and sustaining BOS at Mt Arthur and NSWEC required specialised expertise in BOS coaching and training to complement existing internal capabilities. By engaging Rarekind People through the Local Buying Program, BHP found a solution that … Discover more >

LBP delivers Carapateena’s shutdown needs

February 27th, 2025

Expanding the Local Buying Program to new BHP sites at Carrapateena and Prominent Hill is unlocking significant opportunities to streamline procurement while maximising local spend. Recently, a BHP Buyer at Carrapateena needed to secure … Discover more >

FYTD25 Half Year Highlights

January 14th, 2025

Over the past six months, the Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation have made remarkable strides in supporting local and Indigenous businesses, fostering regional economic development and enhancing supplier capabilities across Australia … Discover more >

Meet the Buyer: Newman | Connecting local business

December 17th, 2024

The Meet the Buyer event, hosted by the BHP Local Buying Program, served as a vital platform for fostering connections between LBP Suppliers and BHP stakeholders. This in-person event offered suppliers the opportunity to showcase their capabilities … Discover more >