Gemstone Acquisition & Development Coordinator

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

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