Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)

FashionUnited; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. seeks a Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary) to support high-volume gemstone development projects from concept to production readiness.

The role partners with the Senior Analyst and cross-functional teams, combining gemstone expertise with project management and procurement coordination to meet quality and sourcing standards. You will help drive timely execution, support color control and grading consistency, and ensure smooth procurement flows for hardstone initiatives

Qualifications

• Project management and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities 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, especially 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.
• Coordinate procurement activities and workflow to support product development launches and sampling.
• Evaluate product development samples for approved quality, color, cut, and design parameters.
• Identify project risks, recommend solutions, and remove obstacles impacting timelines.
• Maintain Gemstone Product Parameters, color control sets to support grading consistency.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews, approvals, and product sign-offs.
• Manage multiple development timelines and deliverables with cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate supplier communication regarding development priorities, samples, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement and product development data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support workflow improvements with Gemstone Grading Lab to ensure timely material movement.

Job description

Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)

Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)

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 GPPs (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

• 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.

Job Title: Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)