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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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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 >

Wilco delivers solution for local labour shortage​

August 30th, 2023

In the face of a challenging labor hire shortage within the local Port Hedland community, BHP were challenged with sourcing suitably qualified trades staff to back fill in work at the North Yard facility at Port Hedland.   The obstacles … Discover more >

Local Buying Program – the A to Z of procurement solutions

August 30th, 2023

BHP were experiencing problems due to very limited access to local panel beating services for light vehicle repairs in Kalgoorlie. This skills shortage often required labour hire arrangements and/or fly in personnel to provide panel beater … Discover more >

Local craftsmanship creates sustainable solutions​

August 30th, 2023

Welding equipment unprotected against the elements was causing concern on site, as the equipment often stood exposed to direct sunlight and extreme weather conditions. The increased risk of damage, reduced productivity and looming threat of high … Discover more >

IT Service Provider – Request for Tender now open

August 18th, 2023

In an era of rapid technological advancement, C-Res stands as a pioneer in driving innovation and facilitating meaningful business partnerships. With an exclusive focus on delivering BHP's Local Buying Program, we have established ourselves as a … Discover more >

EOI NOW OPEN FOR SERVICE PROVIDER TO DELIVER TRADING TRACKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

August 7th, 2023

The Local Buying Foundation and BHP are seeking Expressions of Interest for eligible service providers who can work with authority and understanding with Indigenous businesses within the Upper Spencer Gulf and Far North regions, including Adelaide … Discover more >

Mt Arthur Coal breathing life into Upper Hunter landscape​

July 30th, 2023

In the heart of Mt Arthur Coal's mission to restore its landscapes, a crucial alliance between big and small business has emerged. Local Buying Program registered supplier, Central Hunter Native Seeds are the experts entrusted with the vital task … Discover more >