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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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South Flank keeps an eye on safety

January 28th, 2023

Safety remains a very high priority for everyone at South Flank, so investing in new and improved PPE sends a clear message about the importance of eye safety. Marteq Energy, an Indigenous business registered on the Local Buying Program, was engaged … Discover more >

Oh, what a feeling! for new Nickel West supplier

January 28th, 2023

BHP Kambalda Concentrator required the supply of a light vehicle for site usage, and to purchase the vehicle locally for the benefit of supporting local business and for the availability of servicing and parts. The vehicle also required BHP … Discover more >

Olympic Dam buyers embrace benefits of LBP

January 28th, 2023

The Local Buying Program launched in South Australia in 2017 and during the first few years spend was minimal. During FY22 however a significant increase was recorded due to the SCM21 Shutdown. In total for FY22, $23.97M was spent in South Australia … Discover more >

Supplier Directory opens the gate for small, local businesses

January 28th, 2023

Mt Arthur Coal required two mine spec 4 X 4 hire vehicles on site for a medium-term hire. Previously, there has been no opportunity for Mt Arthur Coal to source hire vehicles locally through the Local Buying Program (LBP) portal. Sergate Fleet Hire … Discover more >

C-Res and BHP celebrate ten years of community resourcing

December 15th, 2022

Who is C-Res? Together with BHP we deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundations. Back in 2012 a few like-minded personnel at BHP in Queensland were brainstorming ideas with Mackay business stakeholders about … Discover more >

Move from the big smoke pays off for locals

December 15th, 2022

Trying to source a wide variety of goods and services in remote and regional areas is quite often difficult and poses problems with delivery time frames and of course, freight logistics. The Harvey Norman store in Port Hedland is locally owned and … Discover more >

LBP momentum increases at Olympic Dam

December 15th, 2022

The Local Buying Program has been operating in South Australia since 2017 and has seen quite an increase in spend during the last 18 months. While the spend increase has been a great thing for Olympic Dam, there was a gap in understanding why buyers … Discover more >

Heritage landmarks in Upper Hunter receive special treatment

December 15th, 2022

BHP are continuing the legacy of the wonderful history in the Upper Hunter through restoration and upkeep of heritage-listed properties, Balmoral and Edinglassie Homesteads. As the owner and custodian of several significant Upper Hunter Heritage … Discover more >

Local focus on men’s mental health a high priority

December 15th, 2022

It's well known regional towns lack some vital services, specifically health and wellbeing services. Despite a lot of focus on men’s mental health in recent years, sufficient resources have not been directed toward effective approaches and there … Discover more >

Throw a ‘Local’ Shrimp on the barbie!

December 15th, 2022

In Australia, we call them prawns not shrimps! Debbie's Seafood and Fish Cafe has been sharing the joy of fresh prawns and seafood with residents across the Mackay and Isaac regions for over 25 years. Starting out from their home in Mackay … Discover more >