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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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Balmoral Homestead hosts memorable Women’s Day event

March 27th, 2023

BHP Mt Arthur Coal's recent International Women's Day event at Balmoral Homestead in Muswellbrook was a big success thanks to the services provided by local catering company, Catering by Lorraine. Approximately 200 attendees were catered for with … Discover more >

Mens shed tables fantastic outcome for Kambalda

March 27th, 2023

Kambalda Concentrator's Projects and Engineering building refurbishment is well underway with a focus on engaging local businesses through the Local Buying Program. Local charitable organisations and clubs, such as the Kambalda Men's Shed, have been … Discover more >

Local businesses assist with empowering new BMA apprentices

March 27th, 2023

The BMA Work Readiness Program held in Emerald is a five-week course that provides new-to-industry apprentices with knowledge and training for a successful transition to the work site. The program broadens the apprentices' knowledge and skills with … Discover more >

$1 BILLION spent through BHP’s Local Buying Program

March 9th, 2023

BHP and C-Res have reached a milestone of $1 BILLION spent with 1,600 small businesses across Australia through the Local Buying Program. Since its inception in 2012, the Local Buying Program has encouraged better relationships between BHP … Discover more >

Olympic Dam embraces Indigenous Supply Australia

February 21st, 2023

Olympic Dam Mining were recently looking for alternate suppliers to replenish consumables being utilised on site, with a clear objective not to source from large out-of-region businesses. Indigenous Supply Australia (ISA) is a registered Indigenous … Discover more >

From little things, big things grow

February 21st, 2023

Mt Arthur Coal recently acknowledged and celebrated a special 35 Years of Service milestone.  Newly registered local Indigenous business, The Petal Folk, were engaged via BHP’s Local Buying Program to supply a special gift and deliver to site … Discover more >

Partnering with local supplier for safety solutions

February 21st, 2023

Safety first! Dedication to keeping personnel out of harm's way, especially when it comes to working near operating machinery or other areas with potential hazards, remains a top priority out on site. That's why BHP collaborated with Local Buying … Discover more >

On site training increases local opportunity

February 21st, 2023

Remote and regional locations often experience challenges with supply and delivery due to distances from the bigger metropolitan areas. This often results in transport and logistical delays which can impact small businesses and site. So when the … Discover more >

Local supplier connects site with wellbeing

February 21st, 2023

Regional Counselling Services have been engaged as a vendor previously onsite, and after registering with the Local Buying Program have now been engaged by site via the portal. Personal problems combined with work stress can contribute to … Discover more >

Access to competitive tender process just a click away

January 28th, 2023

Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) are two extremely useful procurement tools within the Local Buying Program that are available for buyers to broaden their supplier engagement. Buyer Laura Jones frequently uses the RFQ option … Discover more >