At Tiffany & Co., joy is central to everything we do, from crafting our exceptional pieces to inspiring clients to express and celebrate the many facets of love. It’s a skill that we’ve been perfecting since 1837, one empowered by our daring vision and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, each generation of employees honor our past while dreaming of our future.
Responsibilities:
The Manager Colored Stones & Enamel will work on Fine Jewelry category, taking care of Sourcing & Capacity planning functions, working closely with Gemstones acquisition, Product development/marketing, Industrial Planning, Design, Quality/Grading, Responsible Sourcing and FGs Sourcing teams. This position will be part of the European Sourcing & Planning office which covers EU activities across all categories (Finished goods, Components, Stones etc.)
Manage supplier accounts
- Manage the supplier’s relationship
- Monitor Request for pricing and new product projects (Technical specification, Cost negotiation, Capacity building etc.)
- Coordinate interface between finished good (Tier 1) and Gemstones/Enamel (Tier 2) supplier (Specifications, ramp up, cost etc.)
- Monitor supplier performance (Cost, Delivery, Quality) by understanding market availability, skillset strengths, quality consistency, service provided, and proactive issue resolution.
- Establish and monitor long-term supplier’s strategy in alignment with our growth
- Negotiate supplier terms and pricing
- Explore and evaluate new supplier opportunities to drive innovation, cost optimization and long-term supply availability
Ensure continuous compliance within Tiffany’s ethic & responsible sourcing standards
Continuous Improvement projects & Cross Functional teaming
- Maintain Sourcing & Planning process standards and regularly question their effectiveness cross functionally with US counterparts
Seek best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives/projects with US team
Support Industrial Performance on key transformation projects/initiatives requiring interaction with suppliers
Location: Paris
PROFILE
- Min 8 years of experience in jewelry/gemstones.
- Experience in sourcing/planning
- Fluent in English & Italian/French as a preferred plus
- Gemstones Gemologist
- Have strong communication and pedagogy skills
- Problem-solving and analytics skills
- Project management experience
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
- Experience with a multifunctional team in a multicultural environment.
- Attention to detail, adaptability and team spirit.
- Motivated by the challenge of developing and manufacturing jewelry pieces while developing strong relationships with our partners
- Advanced MS Office computer skills
Skills Required
- Min 8 years of experience in jewelry/gemstones
- Experience in sourcing/planning
- Fluent in English & Italian/French as a preferred plus
- Gemstones Gemologist
- Strong communication and pedagogy skills
- Problem-solving and analytics skills
- Project management experience
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills
- Experience with a multifunctional team in a multicultural environment
- Attention to detail, adaptability and team spirit
- Advanced MS Office computer skills
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.
