Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)

Tiffany & Co; Northern, New York (KY, NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Gemstone Acquisition Coordinator to drive high-volume Hardstone development projects from concept to production readiness.

You will partner with the Senior Analyst, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality, responsible sourcing, and commercialization standards. This on-site NYC role emphasizes gemstone expertise, project management, and procurement coordination across design, manufacturing, and operations.

Qualifications

• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to partner across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of gemstone grading laboratory processes and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to photograph gemstones for documentation and product development records.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.
• Commitment to Responsible Sourcing, confidentiality, security, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute Hardstone product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee procurement activities and workflow to support development launches and sampling.
• Evaluate gemstone samples for quality, color, cut, and design parameters.
• Identify project risks and propose solutions to keep timelines.
• Maintain Gemstone Product Parameters and color control sets for grading consistency.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews, approvals, and product sign-offs.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Prioritization

Collaboration/relationship-building

Flexibility

Responsible Sourcing/confidentiality

Education

Graduate Gemologist (GG) designation

Tools

Excel

Microscope

Loupe

Sarine machine

Leverage gauge

Melee scope

Job description

The Gemstone Acquisition Coordinator supports the successful execution of high-volume, complex Hardstone product development initiatives by partnering with the Senior Analyst, Product Development, and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
This role combines gemstone expertise, project management, and procurement coordination to ensure productdevelopment milestones are achieved while maintaining Tiffany & Co.’s quality, responsible sourcing, andcommercialization standards. The coordinator serves as the primary operational partner for Hardstone development projects, helping drive timely execution from concept through production readiness.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management Support

• Partner with the Senior Analyst and Management to coordinate and execute Hardstone product
  development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate procurement activities and workflow required to support product development
  launches and sampling.
• Evaluate product development samples to ensure compliance with approved quality, color, cut,
  and design parameters.
• Identify project risks, recommend solutions, and proactively remove obstacles impacting timelines.
• Support to maintain GPP’s (Gemstone Product Parameters), color control sets to support grading
  consistency and production readiness.
• Coordinate timely cross-functional reviews, approvals, and product sign-offs.
• Manage multiple development timelines, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring cross-functional alignment.

Procurement

• Coordinate supplier communication regarding development priorities, sample requests, pricing,
  and delivery schedules.
• Communicate project priorities with Product Development, Jewelry Design & Innovation Workshop (JDIW), Manufacturing, Operations, and Grading teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement and product development data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Operations and the Gemstone Grading Lab to improve workflow, reduce bottlenecks,
  and ensure timely movement of development materials.
• Monitor priority development orders and coordinate with grading to support commercialization
  timelines.
• Maintain compliance with departmental security, safety, and 6S workplace standards.

Gemological Expertise

• Provide technical gemstone expertise for Hardstone product development projects.
• Identify and communicate gemstone quality observations to support continuous product
  improvement.
• Support grading initiatives across gemstone categories as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent
  initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to partner across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of gemstone grading laboratory processes and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to photograph gemstones for documentation and product development records.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.
• Commitment to Responsible Sourcing, confidentiality, security, and company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Gemologist (GG) designation.
• Colored gemstone and pearl grading experience.
• Knowledge of grading laboratory equipment including microscope, loupe, Sarine machine, leverage
  gauge, and melee scope.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product development or commercialization projects.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $27.88 -$32.80 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent on candidates' relevant skills and experience.

Location: This is a fully on-site position based at our Corporate Office in NYC.

Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 months.