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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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News & Media Announcements

WA: Events bring small businesses face to face with BHP Buyers.

January 20th, 2020

At the heart of the Local Buying Program - in the Pilbara and Australia-wide - is the ability and commitment to bring together local businesses and BHP Buyers in a way that makes doing business simpler and creates real opportunity. In October, C … Discover more >

WA: Breakfast launch has keen eye on Futures

January 20th, 2020

It was breakfast served with a view to opportunity, as innovation and technology project, Newman Futures, was officially launched in The Pilbara in November. C-Res Business Development Advisor, Georgie McInerney, attended the breakfast launch … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Continuous improvement focus means greater support for buyers and suppliers

January 20th, 2020

2020 vision might be something that comes with hindsight, but when it comes to servicing the Local Buying Program's registered suppliers, BHP and stakeholders, it's a concept C-Res is using to envisage highest-standard service delivery, platform … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Commitment the heart of C-Res’ 2020 Vision

January 20th, 2020

As ends of year go, C-Res' end to 2019 was something of a sprint! It was a testament to the team, as well as our Local Buying advocates in BHP, that there was still fuel left in the tank to bring the calendar year home in such momentous fashion … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Website upgrades offer intuitive program access

January 17th, 2020

We're looking pretty snazzy ... if we do say so ourselves! But when it comes to our new-look Local Buying Program Website, it's all about style and substance. The new look public interface of the LBP website launched its new look in early … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Winds of change mean growth and prosperity

January 15th, 2020

There is a saying about change being the only constant. And that's not a bad thing. At C-Res, and through the Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation, seeing the opportunity in change has become something of a modus operandi - it's just … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Growth a good sign for our regions

December 5th, 2019

As the numbers ticked over, the  Local Buying Program team was once again keenly watching as Approved Spend edged toward the $400 Million mark toward the end of September.It didn’t quite get there, but it looks like we will be celebrating another … Discover more >

WA: Local Buying Program continues to build strong connections between small businesses and BHP

December 3rd, 2019

Port Hedland and greater Pilbara region businesses have been given a chance to gain insight and understanding into the current needs of Australia’s biggest business this week. The BHP Local Buying Program (LBP) Port Hedland Meet the Buyer event … Discover more >

NSW: BHP’s Local Buying Foundation invests in Singleton Business Chamber’s Business Development Program

November 5th, 2019

When it comes to sustainability and growth, Singleton’s small to medium business owners know the power of having the right support. That’s why the Local Buying Foundation has matched $35,000 in Singleton Business Chamber funding to ensure … Discover more >

NATIONAL: LBP Highlights – July to September, 2019

October 4th, 2019

Nationwide highlights - 1 July 2019 to 30 September 2019: $37,039,021.60 - Approved spend to local suppliers 2,477 - Approved work opportunities created by BHP employees 1,376 - Businesses approved to supply via the LBP 18.7 … Discover more >