Tiffany & Co. Gemstone Acquisition Coordinator

About Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Analyst and management to coordinate and execute hardstone product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Coordinate procurement activities and workflow to support product development launches and sampling initiatives
• 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 maintenance of Gemstone Product Parameters (GPP) and color control sets to ensure 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
• Coordinate supplier communication regarding development priorities, sample requests, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Communicate project priorities with Product Development, Jewelry Design & Innovation Workshop, 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Project management and organizational skills with 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
• Graduate Gemologist (GG) designation (preferred)
• Colored gemstone and pearl grading experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of grading laboratory equipment including microscope, loupe, Sarine machine, leverage gauge, and melee scope (preferred)
• Experience supporting cross-functional product development or commercialization projects (preferred)

Skills

Experience

Beginner-level experience; working knowledge of gemstone grading laboratory processes and quality standards is required. Preferred candidates will have colored gemstone and pearl grading experience, knowledge of grading laboratory equipment, and prior support for cross-functional product development or commercialization projects.

Education

No formal degree requirement specified; however, a Graduate Gemologist (GG) designation is preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 27.88 to USD 32.80 per hour.

Culture

Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.

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