Eleana Ramsden
About Eleana Ramsden
Eleana Ramsden is a Category Manager specializing in HR and Recruitment at Legal & General, with a strong background in sourcing and category management. She has held various roles in procurement and HR across notable companies, including Lloyds Banking Group, American Express, and BP Exploration.
Current Role at Legal & General
Eleana Ramsden serves as the Category Manager for HR & Recruitment at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and category management specifically tailored to the HR and recruitment sectors. Her responsibilities include managing contingent labour and overseeing employee benefits, ensuring that the organization meets its recruitment needs effectively.
Previous Experience in HR and Procurement
Prior to her current role, Eleana Ramsden accumulated extensive experience in HR and procurement across various organizations. She worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Sourcing Manager for HR from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions at BP Exploration as a Procurement Specialist and Sourcing Specialist, and at GSK as Category Lead. Her tenure at LV= as Senior Category Manager for HR further solidified her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Eleana Ramsden studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a focus on Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she attended Strathearn School in Belfast, completing her A-levels and achieving GCE from 1997 to 2004. This educational foundation has contributed to her analytical skills in HR and procurement.
Specializations in HR and Professional Services
Eleana Ramsden specializes in reward and employee benefits within HR and professional services. Her expertise extends to contingent labour management, executive coaching, and learning & development. This specialization allows her to effectively address the needs of organizations in managing their workforce and enhancing employee engagement.
Career Progression in Procurement
Eleana Ramsden's career in procurement began as a Junior Buyer at Nortel Networks, where she worked for a year. She then transitioned to roles at Genzyme as a Demand Planner and Santander Aquanima as a Procurement Analyst. Her progression in the field demonstrates her ability to adapt and excel in various procurement environments, leading to her current managerial position.