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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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Specialised Starlink installers on site for BHP

March 13th, 2024

Starlink installation is a specialised service that would normally require mobilisation from Perth or transferring vehicles to Perth for installation. It would be beneficial if the vehicle was delivered on fly out day, have Starlink installed and … Discover more >

Boosting the Local Buying Program at Mt Arthur

March 13th, 2024

Following the limitations imposed on travel and site access following Covid, face to face training and engagement at Mt Arthur Coal was minimal. The BHP Indigenous Procurement Team and C-Res Business Development Team commenced supplier visits in … Discover more >

New local business experiences rapid growth

March 13th, 2024

RJ Engineering was only established in July 2023 and made their start at BHP through the Local Buying Program. The business is owned and operated locally in Roxby Downs by Wade Ingerson and the company has experienced massive success through the LBP … Discover more >

Big catch for a small Port Hedland business

March 13th, 2024

BHP regularly source Pilbara inspired fishing shirts for events, such as Family Days, and achievements for BHP employees such as reduced recordable injury milestones and other celebrations. Spooled Out is a local Port Hedland business which … Discover more >

Indigenous business growing with LBP success

February 6th, 2024

Engaging with Traditional Owner and Indigenous Businesses is a key objective for site. The usual research methods to identify businesses can be time consuming when combined with the critical tasks involved with checking business capacity and … Discover more >

Integration leads to materials procurement opportunity with LBP

February 6th, 2024

Sourcing quality materials on time can sometimes be a challenge for BHP due to long lead times and the inability to see exactly what is being ordered. BHP Buyers have materials procurement processes in place, including using SAP for direct orders … Discover more >

Small, local business lifting productivity

February 6th, 2024

BHP were looking to source site specific equipment and leverage a sustainable and reliable local business to do so. They were able to achieve this through the use of the Local Buying Program. Access Hire Pty Ltd commenced its Newman operation in … Discover more >

LBP Indigenous suppliers expand work horizons

February 6th, 2024

Zancott Knight and Platinum Civil Construction have been jointly awarded a significant contract with BHP over five years, with two Arabana-owned businesses Seamer Civil and Ngurra Civil & Construction engaged as subcontractors. This contract is … Discover more >

Saving time and money by sourcing local in Nickel West

February 6th, 2024

Challenges exist for both buyers, when trying to source competitive goods and services easily, and suppliers for getting their business noticed by procurement specialists within BHP. Being a small business in remote regions can be challenging for … Discover more >

Competitive Work Instructions result in positive local outcomes

February 6th, 2024

The Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) competitive Work Instructions (WIs) have been effective procurement tools for buyers and suppliers. Buyer Nick Duggan created a RFQ WI to supply road base material at Saraji Mine as he was … Discover more >