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Local Buying Program Suppliers

Local businesses who have less than 20 full time equivalent employees and a significant physical presence in the state’s eligible regions can register to participate in the Local Buying Program in that state.

Registrations are assessed on an individual basis in alignment with the Local Buying Program eligibility criteria. Once approved, suppliers will have the ability to access and respond to work opportunities (Work Instructions) in their state as they become available.

New South Wales Supplier Registration Queensland Supplier Registration South Australia Supplier Registration

Buyers (BHP / BMA / BMC)

BHP / BMA / BMC 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 / BMC Employee Registration

 

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News & Media Announcements

QLD: Small Business Week 2019 – Isaac

July 10th, 2019

Small Business Week in the Isaac region will see some of the region's influential presenters share their expert knowledge across a series of events.  These workshops will equip small businesses with invaluable skills and plenty of information to … Discover more >

NATIONAL: LBP Highlights – April to June, 2019

July 9th, 2019

From our regions to the world... It was only last quarter we were celebrating the Local Buying Program's $300 million approved spend milestone. And, now, what do you know!? We are celebrating $350 million! That is the rate at which this … Discover more >

SA: Local Buying Program Awarded for Commitment to Local Communities in South Australia

December 12th, 2018

C-Res and BHP’s Olympic Dam have set the standard of excellence for working with local businesses and communities after receiving recognition at the SA Premier’s Awards gala evening. C-Res, a cost neutral entity, partners with BHP to deliver the … Discover more >

NATIONAL: Local Buying Injects $250 Million into Local Economies

October 2nd, 2018

The Local Buying Program (LBP) has reached a significant milestone contributing $250 million towards small local businesses across Australia. Launched in 2012 the LBP is delivered by C-Res in partnership with BHP. The Program was created to … Discover more >

QLD: Local Buying Foundation Invests $1 Million Into Business Facilitator Programs

June 26th, 2018

The Local Buying Foundation has announced a $1 million investment which will be used for business development in the Central Highlands and Isaac regions. The announcement was made during Queensland Small Business Week and at the Moranbah Traders … Discover more >