Coordinator - Gemstone Acquisition; Temporary
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Business
Location: New York
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, andcommercialization standards. The coordinator serves as the primary operational partner for Hardstone development projects, helping drive timely execution from concept through production readiness.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
This is a fully on-site position based at our Corporate Office in NYC.
Assignment Duration:Estimated from August through the end of December 2026.
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.
- 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…
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