BHP Billiton Suppliers

Overview

Sourcing, category management and supplier management for both goods and services will be undertaken at the most appropriate level for each category. Management may be at global, regional, Customer Sector Group and/or individual asset/site levels.

BHP Billiton Operating Protocols

Suppliers and contractors are required to comply with the following BHP Billiton operating protocols:

• BHP Billiton Charter
• Global Business Conduct Guide
• Sustainable Development Policy
• HSEC Management Standards
• Fatal Risk Control Protocols

Supplying to BHP Billiton

Unless a separate overriding contract has been entered into with BHP Billiton, all Goods and Services supplied to BHP Billiton are required to be supplied in accordance with our standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. (see below):

• Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (Australia)
• Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (Indonesia)
• Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for other regions will be available soon.

ebusiness at BHP Billiton

The two core components of our ebusiness strategy are eprocurement and esourcing.

We have supported the implementation of several tools aimed at making it faster and simpler for our suppliers to conduct business with BHP Billiton.

We are strongly committed to implementing innovative ebusiness solutions to achieve:

• An integrated procure-to-pay process resulting in efficiency and spend visibility
• Time and price savings by using esourcing tools throughout the supply chain

We will provide suppliers with continuous support to achieve our long-term aim of all suppliers doing business with BHP Billiton online.