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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.

Tier A Contractor Employee Registration

 

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News & Media Announcements

BHP celebrates exciting new emerging artist

January 15th, 2024

Leon Namai, a local Indigenous artist, has registered with the Local Buying Program with the support of the Trading Tracks team. His aim is to enrich people with life principles through different mediums of art form, through story telling and … Discover more >

BMA staff vouchers bridge business and community

December 16th, 2023

Many small, local and Indigenous businesses which operate within the BMA footprint do not provide goods and services that are in usual demand for coal production and coal terminal sites. The BMA Local Buying Program Voucher Initiative, designed … Discover more >

Indigenous Business a priority at Mt Arthur

December 16th, 2023

The BHP Mt Arthur site is looking to include more engagement and opportunities for small, local and Indigenous businesses. As part of this, BHP and C-Res (representing the Local Buying Program) attended the largest Indigenous Business trade show in … Discover more >

BHP ‘enchanted’ by small, local business

December 16th, 2023

BHP Buyer Kira Lacey took social value a step further by engaging a local small business to assist with decorating the venue with rainbow balloons in celebration of Pride Week for BHP. Acknowledging celebrations such as Pride Week creates an … Discover more >

LBP provides access to new heights

November 29th, 2023

The challenge is often very real for BHP Buyers in Leinster to source goods and services in a short turnaround time. Identifying reliable suppliers and ensuring compliance with stringent site procedures and standards demand time-consuming efforts … Discover more >

C-Res returns to site at Olympic Dam

November 29th, 2023

Recently, C-Res have been unable to provide targeted education sessions regularly onsite at Olympic Dam to support buyers with Local Buying Program portal queries and training. C-Res Business Development Advisor, Jessica Hart, is now visiting … Discover more >

November 16th, 2023

NEW SOUTH WALES NEWS | 2023 NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) Infrastructure and Construction Forum C-Res and our BHP business partners were out and about in the Hunter Valley connecting with local and Indigenous businesses at the … Discover more >

Meet the Buyer events creating connections in the Pilbara

November 3rd, 2023

It was the Pilbara's turn to play host to the Local Buying Program's signature event - Meet the Buyer. Reaching capacity for both venues, it was an opportunity for small, local and Indigenous businesses to discuss their capabilities with BHP Buyers … Discover more >

Connecting community and local businesses for fun!

October 28th, 2023

The Port and Rail Family Day is a big annual event in Port Hedland. Recently BHP Buyers used the Local Buying Program to raise Work Instructions to engage a number of small, local businesses. The BHP organisers worked closely with the C-Res Business … Discover more >

The Circle First Nations Business Showcase

October 28th, 2023

BHP and C-Res are continuously working to increase the variety of Indigenous businesses registered with the Local Buying Program. C-Res Business Development team is always looking to meet new suppliers that fit within our eligibility criteria. The … Discover more >