Procurement Department ‒ Vice Presidencies ‐ EPFL

Strategic and responsible acquisitions at the service of EPFL

The Purchasing Department is positioned as a generator of innovative ideas for sustainable, efficient and ambitious purchasing, thus creating resources to be used for research and education. A key role for efficient resource management.

How can we guarantee responsible purchasing while optimising costs? Which suppliers best meet EPFL's quality and sustainability criteria? How can we simplify and secure the procurement processes? These questions, and many others, are at the heart of the daily work of the staff of the Purchasing Department. Thanks to their expertise, they support the EPFL teams in implementing appropriate and efficient solutions in compliance with the federal law on public procurement.

David Pisacane, Purchasing Manager

Our main missions

To be a privileged partner of internal clients, working closely with them to meet their specific needs.
To provide efficient and tailored solutions, while respecting the institution’s purchasing policies and procedures.
To optimise costs while guaranteeing transparent and responsible purchasing management.
To support the school in its daily activities, contributing to its long-term development.
Ensure regulatory compliance, respecting federal laws and regulations on public procurement, labour law, environmental protection, and other legal requirements.
Closely monitor regulatory developments to ensure the ongoing compliance of EPFL procurement processes.

Through these missions, the Purchasing Department actively contributes to the smooth running and development of EPFL, by guaranteeing strategic and efficient acquisitions in line with the School’s objectives.