Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary)

LVMH Group; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Coordinator for Gemstone Acquisition (Temporary) to drive Hardstone product development from concept to commercialization.

You will partner with the Senior Analyst and cross-functional teams to ensure quality, responsible sourcing, and timely execution across milestones. The role requires gemstone knowledge, project management, and procurement coordination within a fast-paced environment at our NYC corporate office.

Qualifications

• PM and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Collaboration

Gemstone grading knowledge

MS Office/Excel

Gemstone photography

Adaptability

Responsible sourcing

Tools

Sarine machine

Loupe

Microscope

Leverage gauge

Melee scope

Job description

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 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

• 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.

Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world’s most prestigious houses for jewelry and accessories. Love has been the driving force of Tiffany & Co. since its inception, uniting the jeweler’s core values of inventiveness, craft and joy in designs that endure across generations.
As a global pioneer in the art of fine jewelry, Tiffany has spent almost two centuries perfecting its craft and setting benchmarks within the industry. It is through this unwavering vow to excellence and expertise, to heritage and innovation, to optimism and possibility that Tiffany continues its legacy, creating designs that inspire people to express and celebrate the many facets of love.