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 product development milestones are achieved while maintaining Tiffany & Co.’s quality, responsible sourcing, and commercialization 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.
About UsSkills Required
- Project management and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional collaboration experience
- 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
- Graduate Gemologist 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
Tiffany & Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-building supports such as adoption and surrogacy assistance are prominently featured. Additional paid family-care leave and supportive policies reinforce a family-forward package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is emphasized as part of the standard offering. Inclusive coverage elements and health-related reimbursements are referenced in company materials.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A holistic “My Tiffany” well-being ecosystem spans mental, emotional, physical, and financial support. A strong employee purchase program and charitable matching through Tiffany Cares add distinctive lifestyle value.
Tiffany & Co. Insights
What We Do
In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City where his store was soon acclaimed as the palace of jewels for its exceptional gemstones. Since then TIFFANY & CO. has become synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. During the 20th century fame thrived worldwide with store network expansion and continuous cultural relevance, as exemplified by Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the film starring Audrey Hepburn. Today, with more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories – including more than 5,000 skilled artisans who cut diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s workshops, realizing its commitment to superlative quality. The Company operates more than 300 TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide as part of its omni-channel approach. To learn more about TIFFANY & CO. as well as its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com.
