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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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Digging up support for small, local business

October 28th, 2023

Engaging with small businesses capable of handling diverse tasks is a key initiative for site. Among these small local businesses engaged via the BHP Local Buying Program, Valley Excavations and Mining Services initially undertook minor projects … Discover more >

Knott family contribution to Centre of Excellence

October 27th, 2023

In a display of site and community collaboration, the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter Lead Team has worked with a local supplier to introduce a cutting-edge meeting and boardroom - the Centre of Excellence, within the Engineering building. This project … Discover more >

NATIONAL: A message from the LBF Chair | FY23 Year in Review

September 27th, 2023

Building Stronger Regional Business Communities The past year has been marked by a welcome return to many face-to-face events across our regions in an ever-changing landscape for small businesses. The Local Buying Foundation has remained … Discover more >

NATIONAL: A message from the C-Res CEO | FY23 Year in Review

September 27th, 2023

Strengthening our Commitment to Regional Australia This last year has been a whirlwind of success and growth, marked by a record-breaking spend which has made a profound impact on our regional communities. Together, we have truly made a … Discover more >

BHP Procurement team brings hope for small business futures

September 25th, 2023

The procurement team from BHP have been looking at opportunities to increase BHP's Indigenous Business spend this financial year. Indigenous Procurement Principal, Sharon Trant, and Mining Procurement Principal, Amanda Phillips, joined C-Res … Discover more >

Local business keeping BHP hydrated

September 25th, 2023

Australian Supply Group have been providing essential water suppliers to BHP for shutdowns and rising temperatures. The business is based in Roxby Downs, which ensures that Buyers are provided with a quick and adaptable service to meet BHP's needs … Discover more >

Start Up Success: accessing big opportunities

September 25th, 2023

Local Qld Central Highlands business, MGC Constructions, has recently been successfully engaged to install and commission the header pipeline out to MG21 and the trunk lines down MG19 and MG20. This requires polyethylene pipe in the ground, low … Discover more >

Barry’s community idea is Next Gen!

September 25th, 2023

Barry Dixon, Operations Manager at Kambalda Nickel Concentrator, has a strong commitment to the community of Kambalda. He came up with an idea to create a space in the town for community members. BHP had many items of Western Mining Company (WMC … Discover more >

Local Buying Program thrives in Nickel West

September 25th, 2023

Since commencing in the Nickel West region, the Local Buying Program has been steadily gaining momentum. There is significant demand from BHP to grow the supplier database and to improve the work opportunities for local businesses registered with … Discover more >

GMUSG a ‘tactical’ move for local business connection​

August 30th, 2023

Small businesses in the Upper Spencer Gulf are often challenged by their geographical remoteness, which limits their access to networking opportunities, resources, and business prospects; often making it harder to secure supply opportunities … Discover more >