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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.

BHP / BMA Employee Registration

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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News & Media Announcements

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 >

LBP lifts local business to new heights ​

July 26th, 2023

Casey Paniora’s ambition to start his own crane business received a significant boost when he discovered the BHP Local Buying Program (LBP). Engaging in a conversation with a former BHP General Manager, he learned about the LBP and wasted no … Discover more >

Black coffee fuels growth and opportunity​

July 26th, 2023

The Waalitj Hub in Perth offers crucial support to aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and businesses. Recently the hub hosted a Black Coffee networking event, to bring together a diverse group of Indigenous businesses … Discover more >

Supporting local workforce development​

July 26th, 2023

Career Employment Group (CEG) offer an extensive range of high quality, nationally accredited training courses at various locations around SA, including Roxby Downs. The business delivers critical training for BHP, contractors and local businesses … Discover more >

Comprint on the mark for Mt Arthur Coal​

July 26th, 2023

Mt Arthur Coal recently required signage and banners for several events and initiatives including "Our Safe Behaviours” site initiative, Reconciliation Week, Inclusion Workshop and Pride on the Lake. ​ ​Having a supplier available locally … Discover more >

Trading Tracks leads local business to supply BHP

July 26th, 2023

Local Indigenous Business, East Coast Stickers and Signs, recently met with the Trading Tracks team to identify opportunities for capability building within their business, where they also discussed the Local Buying Program. They were referred to … Discover more >

Trading Tracks ready to launch in Western Australia’s Pilbara Regions

July 10th, 2023

Indigenous Management Group has been appointed as the service provider to deliver a new Indigenous business support program ‘Trading Tracks’ in Western Australia with their newly established IMG Charity. Trading Tracks, a 3 year pilot program … Discover more >

NAIDOC WEEK 2023 – For Our Elders

July 7th, 2023

2023 NAIDOC Week provided us with a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich heritage and profound contributions of our Indigenous communities. It was a time of reflection, learning, and unity as we embraced this year's theme of "For … Discover more >

Unbeatable local collaboration delivers swift results

June 28th, 2023

Often the wait times for oil sample analysis were causing significant concerns at several BHP Western Australia Iron Ore sites. With samples having to travel all the way to Perth, results were delayed by 10-15 days, leaving machinery idle and … Discover more >